Eject
5 lettersverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
To force or throw out; to expel.
“The pilot had to eject from the aircraft at the last moment.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
Syllables
e·ject
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"Eject" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
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"Eject" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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