Counties
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Administrative or geographical divisions within a country or state, typically the largest unit of local government below the national or state level. In the UK, counties have historical and cultural significance.
“The home counties surrounding London have seen significant population growth over the past decade.”
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Contains common letters 'T', 'N', 'S', 'C'; vowels 'O', 'U', 'I', 'E' provide excellent coverage
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8-letter word worth 10 points; multiple vowels make it useful for connecting words
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