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Updated June 2026
a chemical radical derived from xylene
“The xylyl compound was synthesised in the laboratory”
xy·lyl
"Xylyl" repeats a letter (3 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. With no vowels, it is best saved until you have placed the vowels. Watch the less-common letter X.
"Xylyl" is worth 18 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “xylyl” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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