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Updated June 2026
a variant of jaunty; sprightly and cheerful
“He set off at a janty pace down the lane.”
"Janty" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Janty" is worth 15 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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