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Updated June 2026
A flying insect with four broad, often colourfully patterned wings, belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Undergoes complete metamorphosis from caterpillar to adult form.
“A beautiful monarch butterfly landed gently on the lavender blossoms.”
[ˈbʌtəflaɪ]
but·ter·fly
Contains double 't' and 'fly' ending; watch for the repeated consonant pattern
Worth 19 points; the double 't' and 'y' provide good scoring opportunities
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