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Updated June 2026
a type of high-carbon steel originally made in India
“The blade was forged from wootz, prized for its strength”
"Wootz" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.
"Wootz" is worth 17 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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