Dominant
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Having power, authority, or influence over others; most important, strong, or conspicuous. In genetics, refers to an allele that expresses its phenotype even when heterozygous.
“The dominant team controlled possession throughout the match and won convincingly by three goals.”
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Contains double 'N' and common letters 'D', 'M', 'T'; vowels 'O', 'I', 'A' provide excellent coverage
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8-letter word worth 11 points; the 'M' tile offers decent scoring opportunities
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