Leek
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A cultivated vegetable of the onion family, with a long white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves, widely used in cooking.
“She added finely sliced leek to the broth for extra depth of flavour.”
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Worth 8 points thanks to the K tile, placing it on a triple-letter square is highly effective
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