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Updated June 2026
a type of Chesapeake Bay schooner
“The pungy was designed for oyster dredging.”
pung·y
"Pungy" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
"Pungy" 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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