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Updated June 2026
A large, pale-coloured antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) native to the Sahara Desert.
“The addax is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.”
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"Addax" repeats a letter (3 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
"Addax" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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