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Updated June 2026
a hook-shaped anatomical structure
“The uncus of the brain is involved in processing smell.”
un·cus
"Uncus" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Uncus" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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