Issue

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A problem or matter of concern that needs to be addressed.

“The water leak became a serious issue for the building.”

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Double S pattern; vowels I, U, E.

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Worth 5 points; useful for parallel plays with S.

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