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scrutiny

noun

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
CR
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni

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noun

  1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

noun

  1. a prolonged intense look

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