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Updated June 2026
a ghost or evil spirit in Caribbean folklore
“The children feared the jumby that haunted the old ruin.”
"Jumby" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Jumby" is worth 19 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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