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Updated June 2026
Comparative form of young; having lived or existed for a shorter time than another. Less advanced in age or development.
“My younger brother is still at university.”
/ˈjʌŋɡə/
young·er
Contains Y, -ER ending, and double vowel O-E
Worth 12 points; Y provides good value in this common word
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