The Official Registry

Enter a common noun below to consult the current standings, as determined by the accumulated wisdom — and occasional caprice — of our membership.

A ___ of
spade

Official Rankings for

A ___ of spades

10 terms in the Registry — click any crown to declare it the winner

Rank Proposed Term ELO Votes Endorse Flag
🥇 a stubbornness of spades 1416 1
🥈 a persistence of spades 1400 0
🥉 a ceremony of spades 1400 0
4 an authority of spades 1400 0
5 a purpose of spades 1400 0
6 a calling-a-spade of spades 1400 0
7 a determination of spades 1400 0
8 a digging of spades 1400 0
9 a directness of spades 1400 0
10 an usefulness of spades 1384 1
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A Selection from the Registry (refreshes each visit)

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