Illness

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind. It represents a state of poor health or the condition of being unwell.

“Her illness prevented her from attending work for several weeks.”

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Double L in middle positions; -NESS ending is common

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Worth 7 points; straightforward word with common letter patterns

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