# Baker’s Dozen IV

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**State names without the letter “A”**

1. Wyoming
2. New York
3. Vermont
4. Illinois
5. Oregon
6. Connecticut
7. Wisconsin
8. Ohio
9. Missouri
10. New Mexico
11. New Jersey
12. Kentucky

I’ve read stories about the 1800s where people call it “Kaintuck”

And the thread below may be of interest; 3/4 of all state names don’t contain the letter A

[Restoring mundanity and pointlessness to the forum - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restoring-mundanity-and-pointlessness-to-the-forum/1033631)

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