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
jowls	18	18
jowly	20	20
joyful	22	22
joyfuller	26	26
joyfullest	27	27
joyfully	27	27
joyfulness	27	27
joyless	19	19
joylessly	24	24
joylessness	24	24
joyously	23	23
jubilance	27	27
jubilances	28	28
jubilant	23	23
jubilantly	28	28
jubilarian	25	25
jubilarians	26	26
jubilate	22	22
jubilated	24	24
jubilates	23	23
jubilating	27	27
jubilation	25	25
jubilations	26	26
jubile	20	20
jubilee	21	21