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Updated June 2026
to gape or yawn
“The cracks in the wall began to hiate wider.”
"Hiate" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Hiate" 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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