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Updated June 2026
a ruffle or frill on the front of a shirt or blouse
“The Victorian dress featured an elaborate lace jabot.”
ja·bot
"Jabot" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Jabot" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “jabot” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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