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Updated June 2026
A person sent to gather information or a member of the Scout movement.
“The scout reported enemy positions to headquarters.”
SC start with OUT ending; good mix of common letters.
Worth 7 points; OUT suffix offers extension possibilities.
Change a single letter of “scout” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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