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Updated June 2026
The most populous city in Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States. It is a major centre for energy, aerospace, and medical research.
“Houston is home to NASA's Johnson Space Centre and Mission Control.”
hous·ton
Proper noun; contains OU vowel combination and -TON ending
Worth 10 points; straightforward spelling (note: proper nouns typically not allowed)
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