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Updated June 2026
Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group; not for public use or knowledge. It denotes something confidential or personal.
“The meeting was held in a private room away from the main office.”
/ˈpraɪvət/
pri·vate
Contains V and double I; common letter combinations
Worth 12 points; the V adds scoring potential
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