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Updated June 2026
A region in the southwestern Pacific, part of Papua New Guinea.
“Papua is known for its diverse wildlife and cultures.”
pap·u·a
Three A's make this tricky; uncommon letter pattern.
Worth 9 points, but proper nouns aren't typically allowed.
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