Endangered
10 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
At serious risk of extinction or harm, particularly referring to species whose populations have declined to critically low levels. Facing imminent threat or danger.
“The giant panda was removed from the endangered species list after conservation efforts succeeded.”
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Contains four E's, two D's, and two N's; watch for the -ED ending pattern
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Worth 13 points; good length at 10 letters, useful for seven-tile bonus plays
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