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Updated June 2026
Devices, systems, or mechanisms used to regulate, direct, or command operations. As a verb, it means to exercise authority or influence over something.
“The pilot checked all the controls before beginning the pre-flight safety procedures.”
Contains common letters 'R', 'L', 'T', 'S'; vowels 'O' appears twice for good coverage
8-letter word worth 10 points; the 'C' tile offers scoring potential on premium squares
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