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Updated June 2026
A tall wading bird with long legs and neck. Also a machine for lifting and moving heavy objects.
“The crane lifted the steel beam into place.”
/kreɪn/
Excellent starting word with common letters C, R, A, N, E - all frequently used.
Worth 7 points. The C and R are versatile for building off existing words.
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