Arkansas
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A state in the south-central region of the United States, known for its diverse geography including mountains, forests, and the Mississippi River. The name derives from a Native American term and the state capital is Little Rock.
“Arkansas is famous for its natural hot springs and diamond mining sites.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɑr.kən.sɔ/
Syllables
ar·kan·sas
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Wordle
Contains four vowels (A, A, A) with three A's; proper noun so unlikely in standard Wordle
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard Scrabble rules
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