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Updated June 2026
To fall down or give way suddenly. To fail suddenly and completely. A sudden failure or breakdown.
“The ancient bridge could collapse at any moment without urgent repairs.”
/kəˈlæps/
col·lapse
Contains double 'l' with 'colla' start; watch for vowel placement
Worth 12 points; good word with double letters
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