Using any of these three words will produce an average number of word attempts of 3.90, 3.92, and 3.92, respectively, if you’re using an optimal strategy to play (more on that later).

McKeown, therefore, recommends using the following five words every time you play, beginning with 'GLENT'. This should be followed up with the word 'BRICK', and then 'JUMPY'.

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