Popish
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church or its doctrines, typically used in a derogatory sense.
“The Reformation pamphlets condemned what they described as popish ceremonies and superstitions.”
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pop·ish
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Double P near the start with -ISH ending, the POP- opener followed by ISH is an unusual but guessable pattern
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Worth 13 points, the SH combination and double P both add scoring potential, extends POPE with ISH
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