Updated June 2026
a Canadian knitted cap or stocking cap
“She pulled the warm tuque down over her ears.”
"Tuque" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter Q.
"Tuque" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Q — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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