Penalty

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract. A disadvantage or unpleasant experience suffered as a result of an action.

“The footballer was awarded a penalty after being fouled inside the box.”

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Contains three vowels E, A, Y with common consonants P, N, L, T

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Worth 12 points; valuable P and Y with good letter distribution

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