Scurvy
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A disease caused by a severe lack of vitamin C, characterised by swollen gums, bleeding, and extreme fatigue.
“Sailors on long voyages often suffered from scurvy before citrus rations were introduced.”
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No repeated letters, the URV sequence is unusual and the Y ending helps confirm the word
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Worth 14 points, V and Y both score well, making SCURVY a strong play when you hold these tiles
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