Fascism
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A political ideology characterised by authoritarian nationalist governance, suppression of political opposition, and rigid control of society and the economy.
“The rise of fascism across Europe in the 1930s led to widespread persecution and ultimately to war.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/
Syllables
fas·cism
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Wordle
Contains SC together in positions 3-4 and ends in -ISM, the SC cluster is a distinctive pattern to test
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, the SC combination and -ISM ending make this a solid medium-value seven-letter play
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