Vertical
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
At right angles to the horizontal plane; perpendicular or upright. It describes a direction or orientation from top to bottom.
“The climbers scaled the vertical cliff face using ropes and specialised equipment.”
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Contains -CAL ending; letter V at start and letter I appears twice
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Worth 13 points; the V (4 points) and C (3 points) add good value
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