Ritz
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Informal term for ostentatious glamour and luxury, derived from the name of Swiss hotelier César Ritz (1850-1918) who founded a celebrated chain of prestigious hotels.
“The reception was held with a ritz that left guests genuinely impressed.”
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Wordle
Ends in Z, one of the rarest Wordle letters. The -ITZ ending is virtually unique among short words.
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Worth 13 points (Z=10). Exceptionally high-scoring for four letters. Land the Z on a double or triple letter square for maximum points.
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