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Updated June 2026
Of or relating to men or boys, or the sex that typically produces sperm. Masculine in nature.
“The male lion protects the pride's territory.”
/meɪl/
ma·le
Ends in E like 'made', starts with MA pattern.
Worth 6 points, useful word for parallel plays.
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