Protocols
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Official procedures or systems of rules governing formal occasions or actions. In computing, sets of rules that determine data transmission between devices.
“Medical staff followed strict safety protocols during the pandemic.”
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Not typically used due to plural form; contains 'PROTOC' root
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Worth 13 points; 'C' and 'P' create good scoring opportunities
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