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Updated June 2026
A variant spelling of Aleinu, a Jewish prayer proclaiming God's sovereignty.
“The congregation rose to recite the alenu at the close of the service.”
"Alenu" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Alenu" is worth 5 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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