Updated June 2026
a hip-length Japanese jacket worn over a kimono
“She slipped on a silk haori before stepping outside.”
ha·o·ri
"Haori" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Haori" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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