Columbia
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A poetic name for the United States. The capital of South Carolina. A river in the Pacific Northwest. Also a brand name.
“The District of Columbia is home to the nation's capital.”
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Contains 'colum' with '-bia' ending; similar to Colombia
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; proper noun, typically not allowed
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