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Updated June 2026
A person just starting to learn a skill or take part in an activity; a novice. Someone who is at the initial stage of acquiring knowledge or experience in a particular area.
“The yoga class is designed specifically for beginners with no previous experience.”
Contains four vowels (E, I, E) with two E's and the high-value letters B and G; watch for double N
Worth 12 points; valuable with B (3 points), G (2 points), and double N
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