Will Merriam-Webster's 2026 Word of the Year contain "rot"?

31%Yes

12 ptsover 24h

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24h volume$20

Total volume$1.7K

Liquidity$363

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Markets11 venue, 1 priced

ResolvesJan 1, 2027in 2 months

First seenOct 27, 2026

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Venue	Price	Shares	Pays	Profit
	48.9¢	204	$204	+$104 2×

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Will Merriam-Webster's 2026 Word of the Year contain "rot"?
69% No$20 24h volume
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