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Updated June 2026
a genus of plants known as yellow-eyed grasses
“The xyris grew abundantly in the wetland margins”
"Xyris" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
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