Logjam
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A state of total deadlock or blockage caused by an accumulation of obstacles, competing demands, or unresolved disputes.
“Disagreements over the budget created a logjam in parliament that delayed all other legislation.”
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Worth 17 points, J at 8 points is the highest-value common tile and M adds further scoring power
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