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Updated June 2026
The systems or groups of people governing organised communities, typically states. Governments establish laws, maintain order, and provide public services.
“Democratic governments derive their authority from the consent of the governed.”
/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənts/
gov·ern·ments
Contains three E's and two N's. Watch for the pattern GOVERN and the -MENTS ending.
Worth 17 points base value. The V (4 points) and M (3 points) provide good scoring opportunities.
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