L starts a wide range of common and uncommon English words. Simple L words like LET and LIP contrast with longer plays like LABYRINTH and LANGUISH in crossword contexts.
LAZE, LOZENGE, and LYNX are high-scoring L words in Scrabble. L is worth 1 point but pairs well with Z and X tiles.
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