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Updated June 2026
The state or quality of being intricate, complicated, or consisting of many interconnected parts. Complexity implies a degree of difficulty in understanding or solving something due to its multifaceted nature.
“The complexity of the legal system can be overwhelming for ordinary citizens.”
/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/
com·plex·i·ty
Contains X and double-C; -ITY ending is common for abstract nouns
Worth 26 points; excellent value due to high-scoring X and multiple C's
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