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Updated June 2026
Extremely cruel, harsh, or violent in nature.
“The brutal winter storm left thousands without power.”
/ˈbruːtəl/
bru·tal
Contains U and A vowels, AL ending pattern.
Worth 8 points with good consonant-vowel balance.
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