Updated June 2026
Past tense of dyke; enclosed or drained with embankments.
“The low-lying field was dyked to prevent flooding.”
"Dyked" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
"Dyked" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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