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INSISTS

/ɪnˈsɪsts/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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Definition of INSISTS

verb

(with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.

"I insist that my secretary dresses nicely."

verb

(sometimes with on or upon or (that + subjunctive)) To demand continually that something happen or be done.

"I insist that my secretary dress nicely."

verb

To stand (on); to rest (upon); to lean (upon).

Examples of INSISTS in a Sentence

  • "I insist that my secretary dresses nicely."
  • "I insist that my secretary dress nicely."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is INSISTS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, INSISTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of INSISTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for INSISTS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter insists Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 1211111 8

How to Use INSISTS in Word Games

INSISTS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since INSISTS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INSISTS to find 30 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INSISTS

What does INSISTS mean?
INSISTS is a verb. (with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.
Is INSISTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INSISTS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INSISTS worth in Scrabble?
INSISTS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from INSISTS?
You can make 30 words from the letters in INSISTS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.