labyrinth
noun
A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze; something intricate and confusing.
Etymology
From Greek labyrinthos, originally the name of the legendary maze built by Daedalus in Crete to contain the Minotaur.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The ancient castle contained a labyrinth of underground tunnels."
- 2.
"Navigating the bureaucratic labyrinth took months of paperwork."
- 3.
"The garden featured a beautiful hedge labyrinth that visitors loved to explore."
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Fun Fact
Unlike mazes, which have multiple paths and dead ends, classical labyrinths have a single winding path that leads to the center. Walking labyrinths has been used for meditation since medieval times.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (L, A, B, Y, R, I, N, T, H)
Scrabble Value: 17 points
Tip: Words ending in "TH" are often good scoring opportunities.
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