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Updated June 2026
an instrument with a sharp blade for shaving
“He sharpened the razor before his morning shave.”
/ˈreɪzə/
ra·zor
"Razor" 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 Z.
"Razor" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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