Paca
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large nocturnal burrowing rodent native to Central and South America, with a spotted brown coat, valued locally as a source of food.
“The paca emerged from its burrow at dusk to forage for fallen fruit along the forest floor.”
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pa·ca
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Two A's with P and C, the repeated A can confirm or eliminate a common vowel quickly.
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Worth 8 points, P (3) and C (3) give solid value and the double-A helps offload surplus tiles.
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