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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈpɛnəlti/
pen·al·ty
Contains three vowels E, A, Y with common consonants P, N, L, T
Worth 12 points; valuable P and Y with good letter distribution
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