Masking
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of concealing something from view or hiding its true character by obstructing observation of it.
“The thick undergrowth was effective at masking the entrance to the hidden cave system.”
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Contains M, A, S, K, I, N, G, seven distinct letters with the K acting as a useful discriminator.
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Worth 14 points and the K scores 5, adding solid value to an otherwise common tile set.
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