Limbos
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of limbo: states of neglect, uncertainty, or suspension where a matter remains unresolved and overlooked.
“Several planning applications remained in limbos, awaiting a council decision for months.”
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Ends in -OS, an unusual plural ending in English, with the MB cluster making it harder to identify
Scrabble
B scores 3 points, making LIMBOS worth 11 points, and the -OS ending is a flexible rack-clearing option
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