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   Crest·fal·len

   /ˈkres(t)ˌfôlən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. sad and disappointed: "he came back empty-handed and crestfallen"

   Word Origin late 16th century: originally with reference to a mammal or bird having a fallen or drooping crest.

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • C

     3

   • R

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   • E

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   • S

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   • T

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   • F

     4

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   • L

     1

   • E

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   • N

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