Updated June 2026
a mother; also a milk-producing gland
“The mamma held her child close during the storm.”
/ˈmæmə/
mam·ma
"Mamma" repeats a letter (2 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Mamma" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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