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Updated June 2026
A silvery-white toxic heavy metal that is liquid at room temperature, used in thermometers and other instruments. Also the planet closest to the Sun in our solar system.
“The mercury in the thermometer rose steadily as the day grew warmer.”
/ˈməː.kjʊ.ri/
mer·cu·ry
Contains high-value letters U and Y together
14 points; Y at end provides good extension potential
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