Tyrant
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A ruler who exercises absolute power in a cruel and oppressive manner.
“The tyrant silenced all dissent with ruthless efficiency.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtaɪrənt/
Syllables
ty·rant
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Contains Y and ends in -ANT, no repeated letters, good opener
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TYRANT scores 9 points, Y adds 4, hooks to TYRANTS
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