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Updated June 2026
A Malay or Indonesian term for the number four, or a type of chess.
“The players gathered for a game of catur in the village square.”
"Catur" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Catur" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “catur” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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