Alidad
6 lettersrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A surveying instrument forming the upper movable section of a theodolite, incorporating the telescope and its associated fittings for taking directional measurements.
“The surveyor rotated the alidad carefully to align the telescope with the distant marker.”
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al·i·dad
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Wordle
Contains three A's and two D's, the high vowel count with repeated letters is distinctive
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Worth 8 points, requires multiple A and D tiles, making it tricky to play
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