Election
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A formal and organized process of choosing a person or group for a position, especially in government, by voting. A democratic selection method.
“The presidential election drew record voter turnout across the country.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/
Syllables
e·lec·tion
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Wordle
Eight letters with -TION ending; starts with ELE- which is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; the C and -TION combo works well for extensions
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