Calif

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Updated February 2026

Definition

An abbreviation for California, a U.S. state. Also an alternate spelling of caliph, an Islamic leader.

“The package was shipped from Calif. to New York.”

CaliforniaCA

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Uncommon abbreviation with C, A, L, I, F.

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Worth 10 points; abbreviation may not be accepted.

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