Updated June 2026
a Chinese magnolia tree with large white flowers
“The yulan blossomed spectacularly in the botanical garden each spring”
yu·lan
"Yulan" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Yulan" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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