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Updated June 2026
An official appointed to oversee or regulate a particular activity, department, or organisation. This person typically has authority to make decisions and enforce regulations within their jurisdiction.
“The police commissioner announced new initiatives to reduce crime in the city.”
/kəˈmɪʃənə/
com·mis·sion·er
Contains double 'M' and 'S'; features the 'ER' suffix and multiple 'I' and 'O' vowels
Worth 20 points; excellent length for strategic placement and board control
Shorter words formed from the letters in “commissioner”.
13-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “commissioner”.
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