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Updated June 2026
A paid occupation requiring specialised education, training, or skill. A body of people engaged in a particular professional activity.
“Teaching is a noble profession that shapes the minds and futures of young people.”
/prəˈfɛʃən/
pro·fes·sion
Three 'O's and double 'S'; common '-ION' suffix
Worth 15 points; good for using common letters with 'P' and 'F'
Shorter words formed from the letters in “profession”.
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