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Updated June 2026
A mythical creature that subsists by feeding on the vital essence, usually blood, of living beings. Features prominently in folklore and popular culture.
“Bram Stoker's Dracula is perhaps the most famous vampire in literature.”
/ˈvæmpaɪə/
vam·pire
Contains AMPIRE pattern, three vowels, V at start
Worth 14 points; valuable V with common letters
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