Type of word banned in North American competitive Scrabble in 2020

SLUR

Offensive term removed from official Scrabble dictionaries for its harmful and derogatory nature.

In 2020, North American competitive Scrabble officially banned offensive language, including derogatory terms targeting people based on race, gender, or other identities. The answer "SLUR" fits because it’s a broad term for such harmful words, which were removed from tournament play to promote inclusivity. The clue plays on the double meaning of "slur" as both a verbal insult and a type of word, making it a concise but pointed reference to the rule change.