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Updated June 2026
a member of certain peoples of very short stature
“The pygmy elephant is the smallest elephant species.”
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"Pygmy" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. With no vowels, it is best saved until you have placed the vowels.
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