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Updated June 2026
a wraparound garment worn in Polynesia
“She tied the colourful pareu at her hip.”
pa·re·u
"Pareu" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
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