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Updated June 2026
Relating to or belonging to a government or the administration of public affairs. It describes matters, policies, or activities associated with governing bodies.
“The report examined governmental responses to the economic crisis across different countries.”
/ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/
gov·ern·men·tal
Contains multiple 'E' and 'O' vowels; features the 'GOVERN' opening and 'AL' suffix
Worth 18 points; strategic for parallel plays and utilising the 'V' on premium squares
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