Updated June 2026
Free from dirt, stains, or unwanted matter. Not contaminated or polluted.
“The kitchen was spotless and clean after she finished washing the dishes.”
/kliːn/
Good mix of common consonants CL-N with vowel EA.
Worth 7 points; useful for connecting words.
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