Words Containing GOV

70 words contain GOV anywhere. Scores range up to 30 points (GOVERNMENTALIZE), averaging 17.7 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Opposed to the current government.

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Clipping of government.

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To exercise authority over; to rule.

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Plural of GOVERNABILITY.

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The capacity to be governed.

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Able to be ruled or controlled.

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State of being able to be governed.

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A rule or principle of governance.

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Plural of GOVERNALL.

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The act or process of governing.

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Plural of GOVERNANCE.

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A female ruler or a governess.

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Plural of GOVERNANTE.

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Past tense of GOVERN.

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A woman employed to teach and supervise children in a private home.

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Past tense of GOVERNESS.

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Plural of GOVERNESS.

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More characteristic of a governess.

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Most characteristic of a governess.

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Present participle of GOVERNESS.

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Resembling or characteristic of a governess.

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Present participle of GOVERN.

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The system or group of people governing a community.

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Pertaining to government or its functions.

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Alternative form of governmentalize.

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The principle or practice of government control.

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One who supports or works within a government.

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To bring under government control or nationalize.

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In a manner relating to government.

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The formal or complex language used by officials.

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Plural of GOVERNMENTESE.

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Plural of GOVERNMENT.

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The elected head of a state in the US.

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An administrative division governed by a governor.

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Plural of GOVERNORATE.

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Plural of GOVERNOR.

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The position or term of office of a governor.

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Plural of GOVERNORSHIP.

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Third-person singular present tense of GOVERN.

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Plural of GOV.

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The unpleasant physical effects felt after drinking too much alcohol.

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Plural of HANGOVER.

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Suffering from a hangover.

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To govern badly or ineffectively.

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Bad or incompetent administration.

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Plural of MISGOVERNANCE.

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Bad or wrong governance.

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Plural of MISGOVERNAUNCE.

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Past tense of MISGOVERN.

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Present participle of MISGOVERN.

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Ineffective or dishonest rule.

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Plural of MISGOVERNMENT.

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One who governs badly.

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Plural of MISGOVERNOR.

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Third-person singular present tense of MISGOVERN.

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Not part of or controlled by a government.

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Not belonging to or controlled by a government.

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Plural of NONGOVERNMENT.

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Govern with too much rigidity.

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Past tense of OVERGOVERN.

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How many words containing gov are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain GOV anywhere?

GOVERNMENTALIZE scores 30 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.