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Updated June 2026
Explanatory or critical notes, observations, or remarks about an event, text, or situation. Commentary often provides analysis, interpretation, or opinion alongside a description of what is occurring.
“The football match included expert commentary from former professional players.”
/ˈkɒm.ən.tə.ri/
com·men·tar·y
Double-M pattern; -ARY ending is common
Worth 17 points; valuable due to high-scoring M appearing twice
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