Kexes
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
plural of kex; dry hollow plant stems
“The kexes of hogweed lined the winter hedgerows.”
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"Kexes" 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 X.
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"Kexes" is worth 16 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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