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expedient

nounadjective /ɪkspidiənt/ 4 syllables 9 letters Scrabble 19 WWF 21
Definitions
noun

a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one

adjective

appropriate to a purpose; practical

“in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty”

adjective

serving to promote your interest

“was merciful only when mercy was expedient”

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