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Updated June 2026
an archaic or dialectal word for a woman, often disreputable
“The old ballad told of a quean who outsmarted a king.”
"Quean" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter Q.
"Quean" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Q — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “quean” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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