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Updated June 2026
Relating to or involving ships, shipping, or navigation; pertaining to a navy.
“He served as a naval officer for twenty years.”
/ˈneɪvəl/
na·val
Has vowels A and A; contains V which is less common.
Worth 8 points with V (4 points) being the valuable letter.
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