penumbra

1. A partial shadow, as in an eclipse, between regions of complete shadow and complete illumination. See Synonyms at shade.

2. An area in which something exists to a lesser or uncertain degree: "The First Amendment has a penumbra where privacy is protected from governmental intrusion” ( Joseph A. Califano, Jr.).

3. An outlying surrounding region; a periphery: "Downtown Chicago and its penumbra also stand rejuvenated” ( John McCormick).

4. The grayish outer part of a sunspot.

5. A space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
penumbra	14	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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um	4
un	2
up	4

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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reman	7
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rumen	7
umber	9
umbra	9
unarm	7
unbar	7
urban	7

6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
barmen	10
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manure	8
number	10
pneuma	10
preman	10
umbrae	10
unbear	8
upbear	10
urbane	8

8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
penumbra	14