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Updated June 2026
a Scots dialect word for a pimple or spot
“A plook appeared on his chin before the school dance.”
"Plook" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Plook" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “plook” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “plook”.
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