Abandoned
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Deserted, left behind, or given up completely, often describing buildings, vehicles, or activities that have been forsaken. It can also describe uninhibited or unrestrained behaviour in certain contexts.
“The abandoned factory stood as a crumbling monument to the town's industrial past.”
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Three instances of the letter A and double-N pattern are key identifiers
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13 points; good for using multiple common letters including double-N and D
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