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Updated June 2026
a narrow valley or glen
“The stream cascaded down through the wooded glynn.”
"Glynn" 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.
"Glynn" is worth 9 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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