Updated June 2026
A U.S. state in the Midwestern region, known for its manufacturing industry, agriculture, and the Indianapolis 500 motor race. Its capital is Indianapolis.
“Indiana is often called the Crossroads of America due to its central location.”
/ˌɪndiˈænə/
in·di·an·a
Proper noun; contains four A's and ends with -ANA pattern
Worth 8 points; lots of common vowels (note: proper nouns typically not allowed)
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