Avarice
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An extreme and insatiable desire to accumulate wealth or possessions, traditionally counted among the seven deadly sins.
“His avarice led him to hoard money even as his neighbours struggled in poverty.”
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av·a·rice
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Starts with AV and contains a double A, the V appears early which can help narrow Wordle guesses quickly
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, V (4 pts) and C (3 pts) both contribute, making this a good bingo on a vowel-rich board
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