Maryland
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, one of the original thirteen colonies. Named after Queen Henrietta Maria of England.
“Maryland is known for its blue crabs and its location on Chesapeake Bay.”
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Old Line StateFree State
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Proper noun with two vowels A-A; -LAND suffix
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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