Rhus
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees found across temperate and subtropical regions, generally restricted to the non-poisonous sumacs.
“The gardener identified the shrub as a species of rhus, common in the hedgerow.”
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Unusual RH opening with no common vowel until position 3, the U in fourth place is rare and worth testing early
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Worth 7 points, the RH combination is unusual but valid, plays well when you need to use an awkward H tile
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