Locates
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present of locate: finds or determines the position of something through searching or examination.
“The rescue team quickly locates survivors using thermal imaging cameras.”
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losesmisplaces
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High-frequency word with common tiles, reliable play for clearing a vowel-heavy rack
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