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Updated June 2026
The degree of heat present in a substance or object, especially as measured by a thermometer. It represents thermal energy level.
“The temperature dropped below freezing overnight, creating icy conditions.”
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə(r)/
tem·per·a·ture
Contains four E's and two T's; common -URE ending
Worth 16 points; excellent for using multiple E's
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