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Updated June 2026
A Chamorro name for the coconut crab found on Pacific islands.
“The ayuyu is the largest land-living arthropod in the world.”
"Ayuyu" repeats a letter (3 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Ayuyu" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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