Distance
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The amount of space between two points or objects. It can also refer to remoteness in relationship, time, or resemblance, or emotional detachment.
“The distance between London and Edinburgh is approximately four hundred miles by road.”
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Contains double 'D' and common letters 'S', 'T', 'N', 'C'; vowels 'I', 'A', 'E' provide excellent coverage
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8-letter word worth 11 points; the 'C' tile offers decent scoring opportunities
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