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Updated June 2026
a Dutch given name
“Sjaak managed the tulip farm with quiet efficiency.”
"Sjaak" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Sjaak" is worth 16 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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