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Updated June 2026
affected by rust; impaired by neglect
“His rusty French improved after a week in Paris.”
/ˈrʌsti/
rust·y
"Rusty" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
"Rusty" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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