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Updated June 2026
Fully developed or showing emotional and mental development appropriate to age.
“She made a very mature decision for her age.”
/məˈtjʊə/
ma·ture
Contains U in multiple positions (2nd and 5th).
Worth 8 points, good vowel distribution.
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