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Updated June 2026
makes sudden sharp movements
“He jerks awake every time he begins to fall asleep.”
"Jerks" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Jerks" is worth 16 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 “jerks” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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