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Daily Feature Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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Noun 5 Letters /ˈfeɪ.bəl/
Scrabble 10 pts
Words Friends 12 pts

Definition & Usage

A concise allegorical tale, often featuring anthropomorphic animals, designed to illustrate an enduring moral principle.

The ancient Greek fable of the tortoise and the hare underscores the virtue of patient perseverance.
Origin & Etymology: From Old French fable, from Latin fabula ('story, tale, play'), from fari ('to speak').
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Letter Breakdown & Tile Analysis

Pattern: C - V - C - C - V
#1 F
4pt Cons
#2 A
1pt Vowel
#3 B
3pt Cons
#4 L
1pt Cons
#5 E
1pt Vowel
Vowel Composition A, E 2 vowels (40% of word)
Consonant Composition F, B, L 3 consonants (60% of word)
Repeated Letters None 5 unique letters out of 5
Scoring Totals 10 Scrabble / 12 WWF Standard English tournament point values

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September 28, 2026
EARTH Noun

The third planet orbiting the Sun; or the fertile upper layer of soil supporting terrestrial plant life.

September 27, 2026
NOBLE Adjective / Noun

Possessing high moral qualities, integrity, or dignity; or belonging to aristocratic hereditary rank.

September 26, 2026
HARMONY Noun

The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce pleasing chords; or a state of peaceful agreement.

September 25, 2026
CLIFF Noun

A steep, vertical or near-vertical precipice of exposed rock, headland, or coastline.

September 24, 2026
CRANE Noun / Verb

A tall industrial hoisting apparatus with a projecting boom; or a large, long-legged, long-necked wading bird.

September 23, 2026
UNITY Noun

The state of being joined, integrated, or united into an indivisible harmonious whole.

September 22, 2026
VIVID Adjective

Producing exceptionally intense, clear, or detailed mental impressions; brilliant and luminous in color.

September 21, 2026
STORM Noun / Verb

A violent atmospheric disturbance characterized by strong precipitation, gale-force winds, or thunder and lightning.

September 20, 2026
CHARM Noun / Verb

An alluring quality that attracts and delights; or an amulet believed to impart protective fortune.

September 19, 2026
WORLD Noun

The planet Earth along with all life and human civilization upon it; or a comprehensive sphere of activity.

September 18, 2026
GRACE Noun / Verb

Elegance and poise in movement or posture; or courteous benevolence, kindness, and mercy.

September 17, 2026
SERENDIPITY Noun

The occurrence and development of valuable discoveries or fortunate events by pleasant chance.

September 16, 2026
TRAIL Noun / Verb

A marked pathway through woodland or wilderness; or a series of traces left in the wake of passage.

September 15, 2026
HAVEN Noun

A sheltered body of water providing safe anchorage; or any sanctuary offering safety, refuge, and calm.

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5 Letters
Scrabble 0 pts
Words With Friends 0 pts
Vowels 0
Consonants 0
Repeated Letters None

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