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Updated June 2026
A person who presides over court proceedings and makes legal decisions.
“The judge sentenced the defendant to community service.”
/d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/
J-U-D-G-E with uncommon letter combination DG.
Worth 14 points with J and G.
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