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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 50% | 12 | Line of latitude marking the point where, on the winter solstice, the sun will not rise above the horizon | |
3 | 44% | 11 | Where the sun doesn't rise on the winter solstice and doesn't set on the summer solstice. | |
Line Of Latitude Determined By The Solstice Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TROPIC" which means:
- noun
- • Either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics adjective satellite
- • Relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
- • Of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics
An example sentence would be:
- • "She loves to travel to tropical destinations and explore the lush tropics."
- • "The amazon rainforest is one of the most famous tropics in the world."
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