Whammy
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A severe blow, setback, or piece of bad luck that causes significant harm or disadvantage.
“Losing both the contract and the investor on the same day was a real double whammy.”
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Double M in positions four and five, WH opener with A in position three
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Double M scores 6 for two M tiles and Y adds bonus on premium squares, a strong word
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