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Updated June 2026
A Bantu people and language of Zambia and neighbouring countries.
“Bemba is one of the most widely spoken languages in Zambia.”
bem·ba
"Bemba" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Bemba" 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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