Mistakes
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Actions or judgements that are misguided or wrong, resulting from poor reasoning, carelessness, or insufficient knowledge. Errors that can be learned from and corrected.
“Everyone makes mistakes, but the key is to learn from them and avoid repeating the same errors.”
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Eight letters with pattern MIS- prefix; contains common letters M, S, T, K
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Worth 14 points; the K adds value whilst maintaining common letter combinations
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