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Updated June 2026
a vizier or minister in Muslim countries
“The wazir served as the sultan's chief adviser.”
"Wazir" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.
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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “wazir”.
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