Although

8 lettersconjunctioncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Despite the fact that; even though. Used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement seem surprising or unexpected.

“Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.”

thougheven though

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Contains three vowels A-O-U and -OUGH pattern

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Worth 12 points; H provides decent value (4 pts)

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