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Updated June 2026
a cantor who leads prayer in a synagogue
“The hazan chanted the evening prayers beautifully.”
ha·zan
"Hazan" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.
"Hazan" is worth 17 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “hazan” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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