Satellite
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
An artificial object placed in orbit around Earth or another celestial body for communications, navigation, or research purposes. Can also refer to a natural celestial body orbiting a planet.
“The communications satellite provides television signals to remote regions.”
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Contains four instances of common letters E and T, plus double L
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Worth 9 points base; versatile 9-letter technology term
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