Waste
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Unwanted or unusable material; the action of using something carelessly.
“Don't waste food when so many people are hungry.”
Pronunciation
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/weɪst/
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W start, A-E vowels, common consonant pattern.
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Worth 8 points, versatile word for board play.
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