Delaware
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, known for being the first state to ratify the US Constitution. Also refers to the Delaware River and the Lenape Native American people.
“Many corporations choose to incorporate in Delaware due to its favourable business laws.”
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Wordle
Contains triple 'E' and double 'A'; common letters 'D', 'L', 'W', 'R' provide coverage
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Scrabble
8-letter proper noun worth 12 points; note that proper nouns are typically not allowed in standard Scrabble
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