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Updated June 2026
Having good fortune or favorable outcomes by chance.
“He felt lucky to win the lottery.”
/ˈlʌki/
luck·y
Contains uncommon letters C, K, Y with vowel U.
Worth 14 points; high value with K and Y.
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