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Updated June 2026
The quality of being fleeting or vanishing quickly, like vapour. Describes something that disappears or fades away gradually from sight or memory.
“The evanescence of morning mist created a mystical atmosphere in the valley.”
ev·a·nes·cence
Contains five E's and two N's. Watch for the pattern EVAN and the -ESCENCE ending.
Worth 16 points base value. The V (4 points) and C (3 points) offer good scoring potential.
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