“LAICH” is a valid word. — 10 points Scrabble

hailprecipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
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hila(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ
laiccharacteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

chithe circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
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lacresinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
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ailaromatic bulb used as seasoning

hian expression of greeting
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ha(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
laa white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
ala silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
lia soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
aian agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders

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