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Updated June 2026
The genus that includes all modern horses, zebras, and donkeys.
“Equus caballus is the scientific name for the domestic horse.”
"Equus" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter Q.
"Equus" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Q — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “equus” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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