Latitude

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

The angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator, measured in degrees. Also means scope for freedom of action or thought.

“London is located at approximately 51 degrees north latitude.”

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Four vowels A-I-U-E; -TUDE ending common in abstract nouns

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Worth 9 points; useful word with balanced letter distribution

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