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Unscramble the Capital

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How to Play

Test your world geography skills by unscrambling the names of all 196 capitals. Here is how the scoring works in this free educational word scramble:

+10 Correct Answer: Worth 10 points when solved without a hint.
+8 Use a Hint: The question becomes worth 8 points instead of 10. Nothing is deducted from your score.
0 Reveal Answer: Skips the word. No points are earned.

Unscramble Capitals

Test your knowledge of world capital cities by unscrambling their names. This free trivia game presents you with scrambled letters from 196 capitals across every continent, each with a geography trivia hint to nudge you in the right direction. It uses active recall to help you retain what you play. Every time you unscramble a capital from memory, you strengthen the neural pathways that make that knowledge stick.

Fun Capital City Facts
Tokyo Is the Largest Metropolis

Tokyo, Japan's capital, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world with over 37 million residents.

Canberra Was a Compromise

Australia's capital Canberra was purpose-built in 1913 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.

Ngerulmud Is Tiny

Palau's capital Ngerulmud has fewer than 400 residents, making it one of the smallest capital cities on Earth.

Ottawa Was Chosen by the Queen

Canada's capital Ottawa was selected by Queen Victoria in 1857 as a strategic compromise between English and French Canada.

Tips for Playing
  • 1. Use the hint to identify the region first. Knowing the continent narrows the possibilities significantly.
  • 2. Pay attention to letter count. Some capitals like "Ngerulmud" are long while others like "Riga" are short.
  • 3. Skip hints on your first try. Saving them earns you a higher final score.
  • 4. Each playthrough randomizes the order, so try again to improve your memory of the harder capitals.

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