Updated June 2026
A colorless, transparent liquid essential for life.
“Please drink more water to stay hydrated.”
/ˈwɔːtə/
wa·ter
Contains common letters W, A, T, E, R with good vowel placement.
Worth 8 points; very common word for extensions.
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