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Updated June 2026
A company controlled by a larger holding or parent company, or something that is of secondary importance. As an adjective, it means less important or subordinate.
“The multinational corporation owns several subsidiaries operating in different markets.”
/sʌbˈsɪ.di.ər.i/
sub·sid·i·ar·y
Contains multiple vowels U, I, A with letters S, B, D, R, Y
Worth 15 points; good length with the Y providing extra value
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