Distinguished

13 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

Successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect. It also means very different or clearly separate from others.

“The distinguished professor received numerous awards for her groundbreaking research.”

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Features 'ED' ending with multiple common consonants; contains 'STING' pattern

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Worth 18 points; 'G' and 'H' add value

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