Arkansas
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A state in the south-central region of the United States, known for its diverse geography including mountains, forests, and the Mississippi River. The name derives from a Native American term and the state capital is Little Rock.
“Arkansas is famous for its natural hot springs and diamond mining sites.”
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stateUS state
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Contains four vowels (A, A, A) with three A's; proper noun so unlikely in standard Wordle
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Worth 12 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard Scrabble rules
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