Kentucky

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

A state in the southeastern United States, known for horse racing, bourbon whiskey, and bluegrass music. The name derives from an Iroquoian word.

“Kentucky is famous for the Kentucky Derby, held annually at Churchill Downs.”

Bluegrass State

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Proper noun with three vowels E-U-Y; double K

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Worth 17 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play

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