Petition
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause. It can also refer to legal applications made to a court.
“The residents signed a petition to save the local library from closure.”
Pronunciation
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/pəˈtɪ.ʃən/
Syllables
pe·ti·tion
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Wordle
Contains double I and T; common letters P, E, T, I, O, N
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Worth 10 points; repetition of letters may limit placement
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