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Updated June 2026
The colored circular membrane of the eye that controls the size of the pupil; also a genus of flowering plants with sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers.
“The doctor examined the iris of her eye to check for signs of inflammation.”
Contains common letters I, R, S; great early guess to test vowel placement.
Scores 4 points; solid short word for tight board situations.
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