Updated June 2026
a type of tropical plant or tuber
“The yocco was cultivated for its starchy edible root”
"Yocco" repeats a letter (3 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Yocco" 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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