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Updated June 2026
a small rocky hill in South Africa
“The soldiers took cover behind the kopje.”
kop·je
"Kopje" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Kopje" is worth 18 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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