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Updated June 2026
Difficulty or problems; a situation causing distress or inconvenience. Can also mean effort or exertion to do something.
“The company ran into financial trouble during the recession.”
/ˈtrʌb(ə)l/
trou·ble
Contains OUBLE pattern, LE ending, three vowels
Worth 9 points; common word with good vowel distribution
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