Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
jezebel	29	29
jezebels	30	30
jibingly	26	26
jiggle	20	20
jiggled	22	22
jiggles	21	21
jigglier	22	22
jiggliest	23	23
jiggling	25	25
jiggly	22	22
jiglike	23	23
jill	15	15
jillion	19	19
jillions	20	20
jills	16	16
jilt	14	14
jilted	17	17
jilter	16	16
jilters	17	17
jilting	20	20
jilts	15	15
jimply	24	24
jingal	19	19
jingall	21	21
jingalls	22	22