Metropolitan
12 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Relating to or denoting a large city and its surrounding suburbs or the capital city of a country. Metropolitan areas typically feature high population density, diverse economic activities, and extensive urban infrastructure.
“The metropolitan area includes the city centre and all the surrounding boroughs within a fifty-mile radius.”
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Wordle
Features the common pattern 'METRO' and contains 'O' twice; middle section has 'POLIT'
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Excellent 12-letter word with multiple common tiles; the 'M' and 'P' offer decent points
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