Popery
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A derogatory term for the doctrines, practices, and ecclesiastical authority of the Roman Catholic Church.
“The pamphlet railed against what the author called the dangers of popery in public life.”
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pop·er·y
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Double P near the start followed by -ERY, ends in Y, the POP- opener and -ERY suffix are both recognisable
Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the Y adds 4 points and the double P uses two tiles, extends POPE with RY
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