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   can·tan·ker·ous

   /kanˈtaNGk(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative: "a crusty, cantankerous old man"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: of unknown origin; perhaps a blend of Anglo-Irish cant ‘auction’ and rancorous (see rancor).

   Derivatives

   • 1. cantankerously adverb
   • 2. cantankerousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 18

   • C

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   • A

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   • N

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   • T

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   • A

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   • N

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   • K

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   • E

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   • R

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   • O

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   • U

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