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Updated June 2026
A large political unit having extensive territory or comprising multiple territories or peoples.
“The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.”
/ˈɛmpaɪə/
em·pire
Vowels E, I, E with consonants M, P, R.
Worth 10 points; good vowel-consonant balance.
Shorter words formed from the letters in “empire”.
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “empire”.
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