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PENURIES

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Penuries.

Penuries - as a noun

A state of extreme poverty or destitution

Example: "Their indigence appalled him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indigenceneedpauperismpauperization
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impoverishmentpoornesspoverty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"During the war, the country faced severe penuries of food and basic supplies."
"The economic crisis led to widespread penuries and job losses."
"Many families in the impoverished region suffered from constant penuries."
"The government's mismanagement worsened the penuries experienced by the population."
"In times of drought, penuries of water resources become a common occurrence."
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Word Game Points

Is PENURIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penuries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PENURIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PENURIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penuries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PENURIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PENURIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penuries is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PENURIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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