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Updated June 2026
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against authority or government.
“The rebel fought against the oppressive regime.”
/ˈrɛbəl/
reb·el
Double B in middle, starts with R, ends with L.
Worth 7 points; the double B can be useful for parallel plays.
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