Kansas

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A state in the Midwestern United States known for agriculture, particularly wheat production, and its prairie landscapes. Kansas became the 34th state in 1861 and has rich Native American and pioneer history.

“Kansas is often referred to as the 'breadbasket of America' due to its wheat production.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkæn.zəs/

Syllables

kan·sas

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Synonyms

Sunflower StateKS

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Wordle

Proper noun with vowels A (appearing twice); K at start with double S.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; the K provides the primary value in this state name.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “kansas”.

kanas kansa nassa sanka sasan akan anas ansa asak asks assn nasa sans

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