Sachem
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A powerful political boss or influential leader, particularly one associated with urban political machines such as Tammany Hall.
“The local sachem wielded enormous influence over the district's voting patterns.”
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sa·chem
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Wordle
Contains A and E with the uncommon CH cluster. The M at the end is a notable feature.
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The CH pair and final M give moderate Scrabble value. Useful if you hold an H and M together.
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