Updated June 2026
Plural of 'leader', referring to people who guide, direct, or command a group, organisation, or country. Leaders inspire others and make important decisions to achieve goals.
“The conference brought together world leaders to discuss climate change and sustainable development.”
Contains L-E-A-D-E-R-S with three E's; the LEAD root is straightforward
Worth 8 points; common letters make this useful for board positioning and extensions
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