Updated June 2026
A tropical tree or plant, or a reference to ciguatera fish poisoning.
“Locals warned travellers about cigua poisoning from reef fish.”
"Cigua" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Cigua" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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