Accountability
14 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The fact or condition of being responsible for one's actions and being required to explain or justify them. It represents the obligation to account for activities and accept responsibility.
“Public officials must maintain high standards of accountability in their duties.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/
Syllables
ac·count·a·bil·i·ty
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Wordle
Contains 'ITY' ending with multiple common letters; features 'ACCOUNTABIL' prefix
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Scrabble
Worth 28 points; good for using multiple tiles
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