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Updated June 2026
The official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country, representing their home nation. Embassies handle diplomatic relations, consular services, and protect citizens' interests abroad.
“British citizens travelling abroad should register with their embassy in case of emergencies.”
/ˈɛmbəsi/
em·bas·sy
Contains EMB- opening with three vowels (E, A, Y); watch for -ASSY ending
Worth 14 points; the Y (4 points) and M (3 points) add good value
Shorter words formed from the letters in “embassy”.
8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “embassy”.
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