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Updated June 2026
Occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly. Happening from time to time but not regularly or constantly; produced or occurring as the need arises.
“She makes occasional visits to her hometown to see family and old friends.”
/əˈkeɪʒənəl/
oc·ca·sion·al
10-letter adjective with -AL ending; contains four O's and two C's
Worth 16 points; double C provides good scoring opportunities
Shorter words formed from the letters in “occasional”.
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