Updated June 2026
a cage for keeping rabbits; a storage chest
“The rabbit hopped contentedly around its hutch.”
"Hutch" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
"Hutch" is worth 13 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “hutch” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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