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Updated June 2026
subjected to bullying or initiation rituals
“The new recruits were hazed by the senior members.”
"Hazed" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.
"Hazed" is worth 18 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 “hazed” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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