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
jollying	24	24
jolt	14	14
jolted	17	17
jolter	16	16
jolters	17	17
joltier	17	17
joltiest	18	18
joltily	20	20
jolting	20	20
jolts	15	15
jolty	17	17
jongleur	22	22
jongleurs	23	23
jonquil	28	28
jonquils	29	29
jostle	16	16
jostled	18	18
jostler	17	17
jostlers	18	18
jostles	17	17
jostling	21	21
joual	16	16
jouals	17	17
joule	16	16
joules	17	17