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Updated June 2026
A cold-water fish of the salmon family, found in northern lakes and rivers.
“Arctic charr thrive in the deep, cold lakes of Scandinavia.”
"Charr" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
"Charr" is worth 10 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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