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Updated June 2026
Members of a royal family, or payments made to authors, composers, or patent holders for use of their work. It represents both noble status and financial compensation for intellectual property.
“The author receives royalty payments every quarter based on book sales throughout the year.”
/ˈrɔɪəlti/
roy·al·ty
Contains Y twice; -ALTY ending with ROY- prefix
Worth 10 points; Y placements add value, especially on premium squares
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