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Updated June 2026
Relating to or characteristic of the tropics, the region between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Describes hot, humid climates with lush vegetation.
“The tropical rainforest contains an incredible diversity of plant and animal species.”
/ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/
trop·i·cal
Contains -AL ending and -CAL pattern; letter O appears twice
Worth 12 points; good 8-letter word with balanced values
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