Examen
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A structured and thorough examination of one's conscience, practised especially as a daily discipline in Jesuit spirituality.
“Before sleeping, she completed her nightly examen with honesty and reflection.”
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ex·a·men
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X at position 2 makes this immediately distinctive, A and E appear as the vowels across the word.
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Worth 15 points, X scores 8 and M scores 3, making this a strong scoring option if the board allows the EX- opening.
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