Putz
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal term for a stupid or foolish person, originating from Yiddish.
“Don't be such a putz, you should have checked the details before making that call.”
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Rare Z ending makes this tricky to spot, P and U together early can help uncover it
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Worth 15 points, the Z alone scores 10, making this an excellent tile dump with a big payoff
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