Lepanto

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A naval battle fought in 1571 in which a Christian alliance organised under papal authority decisively defeated the Ottoman fleet, ending Turkish dominance of the Mediterranean.

“The Battle of Lepanto is regarded as a turning point in the struggle for Mediterranean control.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

le·pan·to

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Wordle

Ends in TO, contains ANT in the middle, starts with LEP, a less familiar opener

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