Vital

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Absolutely necessary or important; essential for life or success.

“Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good health.”

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V-I-T-A-L with vowels in positions 2 and 4.

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Worth 8 points, uses common high-frequency letters.

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