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Updated June 2026
Plural of gall; abnormal growths on plants caused by parasites, or bitterness.
“Oak galls were used to produce ink in medieval times.”
"Galls" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
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