Leis
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of lei, referring to garlands of flowers traditionally worn around the neck as a symbol of greeting or celebration, especially in Hawaii.
“The visitors were welcomed at the airport with colourful leis of tropical flowers.”
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The unusual EI vowel combination is worth noting, no doubled letters and all common consonants
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Worth 4 points, the uncommon LEI vowel sequence can be helpful when holding both E and I tiles
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