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Updated June 2026
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.”
/dɪˈfɔːlt/
de·fault
Seven letters with -ULT suffix; contains useful vowels E, A, U
Worth 11 points; good for strategic placement with the F
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