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Updated June 2026
a simple musical instrument that buzzes when hummed into
“The child played a tune on the plastic kazoo.”
/kə.ˈzuː/
ka·zoo
"Kazoo" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter Z.
"Kazoo" is worth 18 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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