Failures

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Lack of success in doing or achieving something, or instances of not functioning properly. Unsuccessful outcomes or collapses.

“Learning from failures is an essential part of the innovation process.”

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Eight letters with -URES ending; contains four vowels A, I, U, E

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Worth 11 points; the F adds 4 points with good letter distribution

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