Authorities
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The plural form of authority, referring to persons or organisations having power or control in a particular sphere, or experts in a specific field. Represents official bodies with decision-making power.
“Local authorities implemented new traffic regulations to improve road safety in residential areas.”
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Contains the -TIES ending; features multiple vowels
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Worth 14 points; good length (11 letters) with solid letter distribution
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