Xebec
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
a small three-masted Mediterranean sailing vessel
“The xebec darted swiftly between the larger warships”
Pronunciation
Syllables
xe·bec
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Wordle
"Xebec" 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.
Scrabble
"Xebec" is worth 16 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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