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Updated June 2026
A belief, principle, or set of principles taught by a religious, political, or philosophical group. It represents established teachings or stated policies held as authoritative.
“The political doctrine emphasised individual liberty and limited government intervention in economic affairs.”
/ˈdɒktrɪn/
doc·trine
Contains common letters 'D', 'C', 'T', 'R', 'N'; vowels 'O', 'I', 'E' provide excellent coverage
8-letter word worth 11 points; the 'C' tile offers decent scoring opportunities
Shorter words formed from the letters in “doctrine”.
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