Amerce
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To punish someone by imposing an arbitrary fine or financial penalty.
“The lord had the power to amerce any villager who broke the rules of the manor.”
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a·merce
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Wordle
Contains A, E, E, two vowels with a repeated E. Ends in -ERCE, similar to FIERCE and PIERCE.
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points. The C adds value. This archaic legal term gives a strong 6-letter play on a tight board.
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