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Updated June 2026
Relating to or characteristic of Jews, their culture, religion, or ethnicity. Jewish identity encompasses religious beliefs, cultural traditions, historical heritage, and ethnic background stemming from ancient Israel.
“The family celebrated Jewish holidays and maintained traditional customs.”
jew·ish
Contains vowels E and I; J at start with -ISH suffix pattern.
Worth 19 points; the J and W provide excellent scoring potential.
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