Sparta
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ancient city-state in southern Greece renowned for its military discipline and its dominance in the Peloponnese before the fourth century BC.
“Sparta's legendary warriors trained from early childhood for a life entirely dedicated to warfare.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
spar·ta
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Synonyms
lacedaemon
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Starts with SP, ends in -ARTA, contains PAR inside, a proper noun so check Wordle house rules
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Worth 8 points, proper nouns are typically disallowed in Scrabble, retain for cultural knowledge
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