Countries

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Plural of country; nations or sovereign states with their own governments and borders. It can also refer to rural areas as opposed to cities.

“The European Union comprises 27 member countries.”

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Nine letters with common vowels 'o', 'u', 'i', 'e' - strong elimination word

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Worth 12 points; plural form adds flexibility for board placement

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