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Updated June 2026
A female parent; a woman who has given birth to or raised a child.
“My mother taught me how to cook her famous lasagna recipe.”
/ˈmʌðə/
moth·er
Very common word with TH combination.
Worth 11 points; H adds value to common letters.
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