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Updated June 2026
Forming an unbroken whole without interruption; proceeding without gaps or breaks. Occurring repeatedly over a prolonged period without cessation.
“The factory operates on a continuous production schedule throughout the year.”
/kənˈtɪnjuəs/
con·tin·u·ous
Triple-O and triple-U pattern; -OUS ending is common
Worth 13 points; good for managing multiple vowels
Shorter words formed from the letters in “continuous”.
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