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Updated June 2026
plural of musk; strong-smelling animal secretions
“The musks were used as a base for expensive perfumes.”
"Musks" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
"Musks" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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