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Updated June 2026
an extinct Native American people of California
“The Wappo inhabited the area north of San Francisco Bay.”
"Wappo" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Wappo" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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