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Updated June 2026
a marine cephalopod with ten arms
“The squid was caught by the fishing trawler.”
/skwɪd/
"Squid" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Q.
"Squid" is worth 15 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 “squid” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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