Revenge
7 lettersnoun/verbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The action of inflicting harm or punishment on someone in retaliation for something they have done. It represents payback or retribution for a perceived wrong or injury.
“She sought revenge against those who had betrayed her trust during the difficult business negotiations.”
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RE- prefix with -ENGE ending; contains V which narrows options significantly
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Worth 11 points; V makes it valuable, especially on premium squares
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