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Updated June 2026
A country in South Asia, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China. The name is an acronym representing Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh, and Baluchistan.
“Pakistan gained independence from British rule in 1947 and became a separate nation.”
/ˈpaːkɪst̪aːn/
pa·ki·stan
Eight letters with pattern PAK-; contains three vowels (A, I, A)
Worth 16 points; proper noun not allowed but the K provides high value
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