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Updated June 2026
A piece of land completely surrounded by water, or something resembling an island in being isolated or surrounded. Islands can range from tiny rocks to large landmasses and support diverse ecosystems.
“The tropical island featured pristine beaches and lush rainforests.”
/ˈaɪ̯lənd/
is·land
Contains vowels I and A; silent S makes pronunciation tricky but pattern clear.
Worth 7 points; modest value from standard letters in this geographical term.
Shorter words formed from the letters in “island”.
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “island”.
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