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Updated June 2026
a traitor; also a peephole in a door
“He checked the judas before opening the door.”
/ˈdʒuːdəs/
ju·das
"Judas" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
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Change a single letter of “judas” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “judas”.
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