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Updated June 2026
Distinct divisions or sections within an organisation, each responsible for specific functions or areas of work. Departments help structure large entities by grouping related activities.
“The university has separate departments for each academic discipline.”
/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)ntz/
Contains three E's and two T's. The pattern DEPART starts the word with -MENTS ending.
Worth 14 points base value. The P (3 points) and D (2 points) offer moderate scoring potential.
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