Updated June 2026
plural of tzar; variant of tsars; Russian emperors
“The tzars built magnificent palaces in St Petersburg.”
"Tzars" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.
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Change a single letter of “tzars” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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