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
jingals	20	20
jingle	19	19
jingled	21	21
jingler	20	20
jinglers	21	21
jingles	20	20
jinglier	21	21
jingliest	22	22
jingling	24	24
jingly	21	21
jingoistically	33	33
jobholder	25	25
jobholders	26	26
jobless	20	20
joblessness	25	25
joblessnesses	27	27
jocosely	23	23
jocular	21	21
jocularities	26	26
jocularity	26	26
jocularly	26	26
jocundly	26	26
joggle	20	20
joggled	22	22
joggler	21	21