Controversy
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about a matter which arouses conflicting opinions. Controversies often involve subjects of great importance or sensitivity within a community or society.
“The politician's comments sparked a major controversy across social media platforms.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kənˈtrɒvəsi/
Syllables
con·tro·ver·sy
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Wordle
Contains common letters O, R, T, and the less frequent Y. The pattern VERS appears in the middle.
Scrabble
Worth 20 points base value. The Y (4 points) and V (4 points) make it valuable on premium squares.
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