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Updated June 2026
An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region or area in its natural state. Refers to wild land that has not been significantly modified by human activity.
“The hikers ventured deep into the Alaskan wilderness to observe wildlife in its natural habitat.”
/ˈwɪldənɪs/
wil·der·ness
Contains double S at the end; features common vowels I and E
Worth 14 points; good length (10 letters) for potential bonuses
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