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Updated June 2026
A decorative band worn across the forehead in ancient Greece; also a genus of trilobites.
“The goddess was depicted wearing a golden ampyx.”
am·pyx
"Ampyx" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
"Ampyx" is worth 19 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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