watchwords

noun

plural of watchword
1
as in words
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard the watchword is changed every day

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as in slogans
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product) their latest watchword turns up in every ad from that company

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  1. words
  2. slogans
  3. banners
Noun
  • Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!
    — Mark Cooper, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • The emotional Moon moves through your 3rd House of Communication and meets fiery Mars, so words carry extra heat, urgency, and influence.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of words
Noun
  • Mourners gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for Khamenei's funeral procession chant slogans Monday.
    — Marc Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • Dozens of people gathered at the courthouse in solidarity with the comedian on Friday, chanting anti‑government slogans, according to the opposition‑leaning newspaper Cumhuriyet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of slogans
Noun
  • During Khamenei’s funeral, mourners repeatedly held posters or banners calling for him to be killed along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
    — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Vibrant and colorful banners fill the land alongside lively Spanish music.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of banners
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