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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/
lat·i·tude
Four vowels A-I-U-E; -TUDE ending common in abstract nouns
Worth 9 points; useful word with balanced letter distribution
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