Origin
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived from.
“The origin of this tradition dates back centuries.”
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Contains vowels O, I, I and consonants R, G, N.
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Worth 7 points; useful for extending with -AL or -ATE.
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