Nation
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
“The president addressed the nation during the crisis.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈneɪ̯.ʃən/
Syllables
na·tion
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Common word with useful vowels A, I, O in good positions.
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Worth 6 points, good for parallel plays with N's.
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