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BLIGHT
Definition of BLIGHT
noun
A diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut. The cause of such a condition, often unseen but believed to be airborne; specifically, a bacterium, a virus, or (especially) a fungus; also, an aphid which attacks fruit trees.
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Where it comes from
The etymology of the noun is uncertain; suggested derivations include the following: The verb is derived from the noun.
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OUTLIER scores every word on how unusual it is, and that number is not published. Working it out at the board is the game.
BLIGHT in OUTLIER
Players have found it on 42 boards so far. 180 players have found it across Outlier's history.
It first turned up on Day 8, 29 May 2026. The most recent board was Day 100, 28 August 2026. Nobody has seen it on a board for 1 day.
First ever to find it
on Day 8, 29 May 2026 - before anyone else in Outlier's history. See the Pioneers
Built from these letters
BLIGHT starts with B and ends with T. Sorted, its letters read BGHILT - the shape to hunt for when the grid is scrambled. No letter is used twice, which makes it an isogram.
Words that start BLIGHT
Its neighbours in the OUTLIER dictionary - shortest first.
Also seen on Day 8
Could you have found BLIGHT?
OUTLIER is a daily word game. One grid, the same grid for everybody, and the words nobody else spots are the ones that pay. This word was on Day 8 - and most players walked straight past it.
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