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Updated June 2026
A small, snug space or compartment; a cubbyhole.
“Each child had a cubby to store their school bag and coat.”
cub·by
"Cubby" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
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