Columbus

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who reached the Americas in 1492. Cities in Ohio and other US states named after him.

“Columbus Day commemorates the explorer's arrival in the Americas.”

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Contains 'colum' with 'bus' ending; double 'u'

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Worth 12 points; proper noun, typically not allowed

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