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Updated June 2026
A yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice. Also refers to something defective or unsatisfactory.
“She squeezed fresh lemon juice into her tea.”
/ˈlɛmən/
lem·on
Good vowel distribution with E and O, common M and N consonants.
Worth 7 points with M worth 3 points.
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