Lepers
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of leper, referring to people afflicted with leprosy, a chronic bacterial disease affecting the skin and nerves.
“Historically, lepers were compelled to live in isolated colonies away from mainstream society.”
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Contains common letters L, E, P, R, S with no unusual letters, the -ERS suffix is a familiar pattern
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LEPERS scores 8 points, P adds moderate value and the S can extend existing board words
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