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
journal	19	19
journaled	22	22
journalese	22	22
journaling	25	25
journalism	25	25
journalist	22	22
journalistic	27	27
journalists	23	23
journalize	31	31
journalized	33	33
journalizer	32	32
journalizers	33	33
journalizes	32	32
journalizing	36	36
journals	20	20
jovial	20	20
jovialities	25	25
joviality	25	25
jovially	25	25
jovialties	24	24
jovialty	24	24
jowl	17	17
jowled	20	20
jowlier	20	20
jowliest	21	21