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Updated June 2026
a Spanish city famous for sherry production
“The bodegas of Jerez produce the finest sherry.”
je·rez
"Jerez" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letters J, Z.
"Jerez" is worth 21 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tiles J, Z — land them on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “jerez” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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