Updated June 2026
objects used as charms or fetishes in West Africa
“The jujus were believed to ward off evil spirits.”
"Jujus" repeats a letter (3 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Jujus" is worth 19 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “jujus” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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