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Updated June 2026
A person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity, possessing expert knowledge or skills in a specific field.
“She consulted a heart specialist after experiencing chest pains.”
/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
spe·cial·ist
Contains double I and common letters S, P, E, C, A, L, T
Worth 12 points; good length with the -IST ending for word building
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