Missouri
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A state in the Midwestern United States, known as the 'Show Me State', and also the name of a major river flowing through it. The state played a significant role in westward expansion and American history.
“The Missouri River is the longest river in North America, stretching over 2,300 miles.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/mɪˈzɝ.i/
Syllables
mis·sour·i
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Synonyms
Show Me State
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Wordle
Eight letters with four vowels (I, O, U, I); unusual double S in middle position
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points; proper noun not allowed in standard play but shows useful letter patterns
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