Senex
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
an old man, especially as a stock character in comedy
“The senex grumbled at the antics of the younger generation.”
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"Senex" 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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"Senex" is worth 12 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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