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base
east
ease
sage
gage
gags
sago
gays
yags
A hard synthetic yttrium aluminum garnet used in laser technology and as a gemstone.
yaks
cask
skua
asks
lass
salt
arts
wart
tram
ream
army
warm
wars
wear
bear