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Updated June 2026
A geographic region in Western Asia between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, with significant historical, political, and religious importance. The term refers to territories with contested sovereignty and ancient heritage.
“Palestine has been at the centre of regional conflicts for decades.”
/ˈpæləˌstaɪn/
pal·es·tine
Proper noun with three 'E's; contains geographical name patterns
Worth 11 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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