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Updated June 2026
The complete removal or destruction of something, or the exclusion of someone or something from consideration. It represents the process of getting rid of unwanted elements.
“The elimination of plastic bags has reduced environmental pollution significantly.”
/ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
e·lim·i·na·tion
Contains four I's and two N's. The pattern ELIM starts the word with -INATION ending.
Worth 13 points base value. The M (3 points) and other common letters offer moderate scoring.
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