Updated June 2026
a New Zealand tree with fibrous bark
“The mahoe bark was used for making rope.”
"Mahoe" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Mahoe" is worth 10 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “mahoe” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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