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Updated June 2026
A pufferfish eaten as a delicacy in Japan, despite containing lethal toxins.
“Only specially licensed chefs may prepare fugu for restaurant diners.”
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"Fugu" repeats a letter (3 unique of 4), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
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