Mistake
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
An error, inaccuracy, or fault resulting from poor judgment, carelessness, or insufficient knowledge. An action or opinion that is incorrect or misguided.
“It was a mistake to leave the documents unattended in the office.”
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Contains less common K; common letter patterns M-I-S
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13 points; K provides good scoring potential
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