Civil
5 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Relating to citizens and their relations with the state, or courteous and polite behavior.
“The civil rights movement changed American society forever.”
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Contains double 'I' and ends with 'L'.
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Worth 10 points, good balance of common and valuable letters.
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