Fuzz
4 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fluffy or frizzy mass of hair or fibre; also slang for the police.
“The peach skin was covered in a soft fuzz.”
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"Fuzz" repeats a letter (3 unique of 4), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.
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"Fuzz" is worth 25 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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