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Updated June 2026
A type of water lily with symbolic significance in many cultures, representing purity and rebirth.
“The lotus flowers bloomed beautifully in the pond.”
/ˈləʊtəs/
lo·tus
Contains vowels O and U, ends with S.
Worth 5 points; good distribution of letters.
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