Peripheral

10 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

Relating to or situated on the edge or boundary of something. In computing, refers to external devices connected to a computer.

“The museum kept peripheral exhibits in the outer galleries whilst the main collection occupied the central hall.”

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Long word with three 'E's and two 'R's; focus on common vowel patterns

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Worth 17 points; excellent for using multiple common letters efficiently

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