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Updated June 2026
Permission for temporary absence from a college or school.
“The student obtained an exeat to attend a family funeral.”
ex·e·at
"Exeat" 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 X.
"Exeat" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “exeat” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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