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Updated June 2026
Quick to notice and respond to potential danger or changes.
“The guard remained alert throughout the night.”
/əˈlɜːt/
a·lert
Common letters with A, E vowels and L, R, T consonants.
Worth 5 points; efficient use of common letters.
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