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Updated June 2026
A country in Central America, bordered by Honduras and Costa Rica, known for its dramatic terrain of lakes, volcanoes, and beaches. It is the largest country in the Central American isthmus.
“Nicaragua's Lake Nicaragua is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the Americas.”
/ˌnɪk.ərˈæɡ.ju.ə/
nic·a·ra·gua
Proper noun with three 'A's; contains common Spanish-influenced patterns
Worth 13 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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