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noun • (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato • a disparaging remark • a blemish made by dirt verb • play smoothly or legato • speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur • utter indistinctly • become vague or indistinct | ||||
| 32% | 10 | A term used in Scrabble for playing a four-letter word with a triple-word score | ||
noun • a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 4 hits | ||||
| 30% | 9 | Banned substances in many competitive sports | ||
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Type Of Word Banned In North American Competitive Scrabble In 2020
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SLUR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: August 12, 2025
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