Africa
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The second largest continent, located south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
“Lions roam freely across the savannas of Africa.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæfrɪkə/
Syllables
af·ri·ca
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Proper noun, unlikely to appear in standard Wordle.
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Worth 11 points, good vowel distribution.
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