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Updated June 2026
Located at the shortest distance from a point or person; closest in space or time. Most closely related or connected by affinity or relationship.
“The nearest hospital is approximately ten miles from the village.”
Contains -EST superlative ending; double E-A pattern
7 points; common word with balanced letter distribution
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