Consciousness

13 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings, thoughts, and sensations. It represents the quality or state of mental awareness.

“The patient gradually regained consciousness after the anaesthesia wore off.”

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Contains 'NESS' ending with multiple 'S' letters; tricky vowel placement

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Worth 20 points; multiple 'S' tiles useful for extensions

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