Mishap
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An unfortunate and unforeseen accident or unlucky event.
“A minor mishap with the cake tin meant the birthday sponge was slightly lopsided.”
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mis·hap
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The H-A-P ending is distinctive, try MIS- first to confirm the prefix.
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Scrabble
H (4 pts) gives a small boost, MISHAPS with S is a valid extension.
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