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Updated June 2026
A fragrant perennial herb (Tanacetum balsamita), formerly used to flavour ale; also called costmary or Bible leaf.
“The alecost plant was a common sight in medieval herb gardens where it was used to preserve ale.”
Contains common letters A, L, E, C, O, S, T — a high-coverage guess.
Scores 9 points; the C and T add modest value.
Words that use exactly the same letters as “alecost”.
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