Dharma
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, the fundamental moral and cosmic order governing the universe, and the duties and virtues a person must uphold according to their role in life.
“He believed it was his dharma to serve his community without any expectation of reward.”
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dhar·ma
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Opens with DH, an unusual consonant pair in English, contains two A's and ends in -MA
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Worth 12 points, H scores 4, the DH opening sequence is distinctive and worth learning for niche advantage
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