INSECTS
/ˈɪnsɛkts/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of INSECTS
An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."
Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc
"The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect."
A contemptible or powerless person.
"The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect."
Examples of INSECTS in a Sentence
- "Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."
- "The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect."
- "The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect."
Word Details
Is INSECTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INSECTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of INSECTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for INSECTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | s | e | c | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSECTS
100 words from the letters in INSECTS
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How to Use INSECTS in Word Games
INSECTS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since INSECTS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INSECTS to find 100 additional valid words.