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Updated June 2026
The people employed by an organisation or engaged in a particular undertaking. Refers collectively to the workforce or staff members of a company or institution.
“All personnel must attend the mandatory health and safety training session.”
/pɜː.səˈnɛl/
per·son·nel
Double 'N' and double 'E' are key; similar pattern to 'permanent'
Worth 11 points; the double letters can create multiple scoring opportunities
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