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Updated June 2026
plural of xystus; garden walks or covered porticos in ancient Rome
“The xysti provided shaded walkways for philosophical discussion”
"Xysti" 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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Change a single letter of “xysti” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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