Deadline

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted. Missing a deadline often results in penalties or lost opportunities.

“The journalist worked through the night to meet the strict deadline for tomorrow's front-page story.”

due datetime limitcut-offtarget date

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Contains double 'E' and 'D'; common letters 'L', 'N'; vowels 'E', 'A', 'I' provide excellent coverage

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8-letter word worth 10 points; multiple vowels make it useful for building connections

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