What does INSTINCT mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Words With Friends score
- 13
- How common
- Fairly common
Meaning
noun
- inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli“the spawning instinct in salmon”
adjective
- (followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated“imbued with the spirit of the Reformation”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
instincts11
Anagrams of INSTINCT
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside INSTINCT
32 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is INSTINCT a valid word in word games?
INSTINCT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is INSTINCT worth?
INSTINCT is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from INSTINCT?
32 other words, including IN, IS, IT and ITS.