Difficult

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Requiring considerable effort, skill, or determination to accomplish or understand. It describes challenging or problematic situations.

“Learning a new language can be difficult but rewarding.”

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Nine letters with repeated 'f' and 'i' - watch for double letters

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Worth 17 points; double 'f' and balanced distribution add value

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