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Updated June 2026
a type of cowrie shell used as currency in West Africa
“The traders accepted zimbi as payment for their goods”
"Zimbi" 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 Z.
"Zimbi" is worth 18 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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