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Blights

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of blight, referring to conditions or afflictions that cause widespread damage or destruction to plants, communities, or prospects.

Potato blights devastated the Irish countryside during the nineteenth century.

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Synonyms

plaguesafflictionsdiseasescursesscourges

Antonyms

blessingsbenefits

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Opens with BL and ends in IGHTS, the silent GH is worth noting when placing vowels

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, the GH combination and S ending make for useful board positioning

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