Department
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A division of a large organisation dealing with a specific area of activity; a section of a shop or university focused on particular goods or subjects. An administrative unit with defined responsibilities.
“The human resources department handles all recruitment activities.”
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Triple-E and double-T pattern; -MENT ending is common
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Worth 14 points; good length with multiple common letters
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