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Updated June 2026
a cormorant or similar seabird
“The norie dried its wings on the rocky promontory.”
"Norie" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Norie" is worth 5 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “norie” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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