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Updated June 2026
The action or process of removing water or other liquids from an area through pipes, ditches, or natural channels. Also refers to the system of drains used for this purpose.
“Poor drainage in the garden caused waterlogging problems every time there was heavy rainfall.”
/ˈdreɪnədʒ/
drain·age
Contains double 'A' and common letters 'D', 'R', 'N', 'G'; vowels 'A', 'I', 'E' provide excellent coverage
8-letter word worth 10 points; the 'G' tile offers decent scoring opportunities
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