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How to spell conscience

What it means

the sense of right and wrong

How it sounds

/ˈkɑːnʃəns/

Why it catches people out

Con + science, from the Latin conscientia, knowing with.

The spellings people reach for

In a sentence

His conscience would not let him sign it.

First appeared in

Puzzle #5 — July 29, 2026