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Updated June 2026
A colorless noble gas used in bright electric signs and lighting.
“The neon lights lit up the city street.”
/ˈni.ɒn/
ne·on
Double vowels E and O, starts and ends with N.
Worth 4 points, good for using multiple vowels.
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