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Updated June 2026
small finger cymbals used in Middle Eastern dance
“The belly dancer's zills chimed rhythmically with each movement”
"Zills" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.
"Zills" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “zills” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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