Ownership
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The state, relation, or fact of being an owner, or the legal right of possession. Ownership implies control, responsibility, and rights over property, assets, or ideas.
“The dispute over land ownership lasted for several years.”
Pronunciation
IPA
ˈəʊ.nə.ʃɪp
Syllables
own·er·ship
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Wordle
Nine letters with -SHIP ending; contains OWNER root
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; the W and H provide strong scoring value
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