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Updated June 2026
a narrow rocky ravine with a stream
“The hikers followed the path along the mossy ghyll.”
"Ghyll" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. With no vowels, it is best saved until you have placed the vowels.
"Ghyll" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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