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Updated June 2026
Situated in, directed towards, or facing the north. Relating to or characteristic of the north or the region at the north of a specified area or country.
“The northern regions of the country experience much colder winters than the southern areas.”
/ˈnɔːðən/
north·ern
Eight letters with pattern NORTH-; contains two vowels (O, E)
Worth 11 points; directional adjective with -ERN suffix pattern
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