Default

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A pre-selected option that is automatically chosen if no alternative is specified, or failure to fulfil an obligation.

“The system reverted to its default settings after the update failed.”

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Seven letters with -ULT suffix; contains useful vowels E, A, U

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Worth 11 points; good for strategic placement with the F

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