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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
con·scious·ness
Contains 'NESS' ending with multiple 'S' letters; tricky vowel placement
Worth 20 points; multiple 'S' tiles useful for extensions
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