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Updated June 2026
The state, relation, or fact of being an owner, or the legal right of possession. Ownership implies control, responsibility, and rights over property, assets, or ideas.
“The dispute over land ownership lasted for several years.”
ˈəʊ.nə.ʃɪp
own·er·ship
Nine letters with -SHIP ending; contains OWNER root
Worth 17 points; the W and H provide strong scoring value
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