Govern
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To exercise authority over a country, organisation, or people, or to bring conduct into accordance with established rules and principles.
“The newly elected council pledged to govern with openness and accountability.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡʌvən/
Syllables
gov·ern
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No repeated letters, GOV at the start is a strong and distinctive opener pattern
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, the V scores 4 points and boosts value, extends to GOVERNS, GOVERNED, GOVERNING
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