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Updated June 2026
An act of travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance, or a figurative process of personal development or discovery. It emphasises the experience rather than just the destination.
“The journey across the Highlands took six hours but offered breathtaking views of the mountains.”
/ˈdʒɜː(r)ni/
jour·ney
Contains J-O-U-R-N-E-Y with both OU and EY patterns; J at start is a strong indicator
Worth 17 points; J (8 points) and Y (4 points) make this a valuable common word
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