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Township

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

A division of a county or region with some degree of local government. In South Africa, it specifically refers to segregated urban areas during apartheid.

“The township council met to discuss infrastructure improvements and community development projects.”

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Contains -SHIP ending; letter W in middle position

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points; the W (4 points) and H (4 points) add significant value

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