Encyclopedia
12 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A comprehensive reference work containing information on all branches of knowledge or treating a particular subject exhaustively. It typically arranges entries alphabetically and provides detailed explanations.
“The online encyclopedia has become one of the most consulted reference sources worldwide.”
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Features multiple 'E' vowels and the 'DIA' ending; contains the 'ENCYCLO' pattern
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Worth 21 points; the 'Y' and 'C' tiles offer strong scoring opportunities
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