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Updated June 2026
to drink heartily
“They would quaff ale after a long day's work.”
/kwɒf/
"Quaff" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Q.
"Quaff" is worth 20 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Q — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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