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Updated June 2026
A person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure and interest. Someone away from home for leisure purposes.
“Thousands of tourists visit the ancient ruins every year.”
/ˈtʊərɪst/
tour·ist
Contains OURIST pattern, three vowels, ST ending
Worth 7 points; very common word with balanced letters
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