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Updated June 2026
plural of pappus; the feathery tufts on seeds
“The pappi carried the dandelion seeds on the wind.”
"Pappi" repeats a letter (3 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Pappi" 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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