Eastern
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Situated in, directed towards, or originating from the east. Eastern can describe geographical locations, cultural traditions, or directional orientations related to the compass point east.
“The eastern provinces of the country experience much colder winters than the west.”
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Contains EA- opening with three vowels (E, A, E); watch for -ERN ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 7 points; good for directional words and using common letter combinations
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