Updated June 2026
a pale purple colour
“The mauve hydrangeas complemented the garden perfectly.”
/məʊv/
"Mauve" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Mauve" is worth 10 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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