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Updated June 2026
In Buddhism and Hinduism, the transcendent state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth. Used more broadly to describe an ideal condition of perfect happiness and peace.
“The meditation retreat promised a path towards inner peace and nirvana.”
/nɪəˈvɑːnə/
nir·va·na
Contains three A's and two N's; unusual vowel pattern
10 points; multiple A's challenge rack management
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