Illinois

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A state in the Midwestern United States, known for Chicago, its largest city. Named after the Illinois Native American tribe, with Springfield as its capital.

“Illinois is famous for its diverse economy, from agriculture in rural areas to finance in Chicago.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/

Syllables

il·li·nois

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Wordle

Proper noun with double L and I - contains three I's total

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; proper nouns generally not allowed in standard rules

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “illinois”.

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