Difficulty
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The state or condition of being hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand. A problem or obstacle that prevents easy achievement or progress.
“She experienced difficulty adapting to the new computer system.”
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Triple-F and double-I pattern; -TY ending is common
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Worth 20 points; excellent value with multiple high-scoring F's and Y
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