Despot
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A ruler or leader who exercises power in a cruel, oppressive, and unrestrained manner.
“The despot ruled through fear, silencing all who dared question his authority.”
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/ˈdɛs.pɒt/
Syllables
des·pot
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Contains the common word POT within it, and has no repeated letters, making it a clean six-letter target
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Worth 9 points with P scoring 3, and hooks to DESPOTS for a straightforward extension
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