Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas, which is a four-letter word for the crossword solution. The full name of the locale is WacoTexas, which is a nine-letter word for the crossword solution. Waco is a city in central Texas and is the county seat of McLennan County. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. Waco has a population of over 140, 000 people and is home to Baylor University, one of the largest private universities in the United States.