Empires
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of empire, referring to extensive territories ruled by a single sovereign authority, or large organisations under one dominant control.
“History demonstrates that all empires eventually face internal strains that lead to fragmentation.”
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Contains the -PIRES ending and opens with EM, carrying three vowels
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Worth 11 points, with the S making it a reliable rack-clearance play
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