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INSTIGATES

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of INSTIGATES

verb

To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging

"to instigate a riot"

verb

To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions; to provoke

"to instigate someone to a crime"

Synonyms of INSTIGATES

Words with similar meaning

animate encourage impel incite provoke spur stimulate tempt urge

Antonyms of INSTIGATES

Words with opposite meaning

halt prevent stop

Examples of INSTIGATES in a Sentence

  • "to instigate a riot"
  • "to instigate someone to a crime"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is INSTIGATES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: INSTIGATES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INSTIGATES

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

Letter instigates Total
Scrabble 1111121111 11
WWF 1211131111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSTIGATES

100 words from the letters in INSTIGATES

9-letter words

instigate 10/12 USUKWWF stingiest 10/12 USUKWWF titanises 9/10 UK

8-letter words

eastings 9/11 USUKWWF genistas 9/11 UK giantess 9/11 USUKWWF seatings 9/11 USUKWWF teasings 9/11 UK tsiganes 9/11 UK estating 9/11 USUKWWF tangiest 9/11 USUKWWF stagiest 9/10 USUKWWF tastings 9/11 UK settings 9/11 USUKWWF testings 9/11 UK sittings 9/11 USUKWWF isatines 8/9 USUKWWF sanities 8/9 USUKWWF sanitise 8/9 USUKWWF teniasis 8/9 USUKWWF antsiest 8/9 USUKWWF instates 8/9 USUKWWF nastiest 8/9 USUKWWF satinets 8/9 USUKWWF titaness 8/9 USUKWWF

7-letter words

agnises 8/10 UK seising 8/10 USUKWWF easting 8/10 USUKWWF eatings 8/10 USUKWWF genista 8/10 UK ingates 8/10 USUKWWF ingesta 8/10 USUKWWF seating 8/10 USUKWWF tangies 8/10 UK teasing 8/10 USUKWWF tsigane 8/10 UK ignites 8/10 USUKWWF ageists 8/9 USUKWWF sagiest 8/9 USUKWWF ingests 8/10 USUKWWF signets 8/10 USUKWWF sisting 8/10 UK gestant 8/10 UK stating 8/10 USUKWWF tasting 8/10 USUKWWF setting 8/10 USUKWWF testing 8/10 USUKWWF sitting 8/10 USUKWWF isatine 7/8 USUKWWF entasis 7/8 USUKWWF nasties 7/8 USUKWWF seitans 7/8 UK sestina 7/8 USUKWWF tansies 7/8 USUKWWF tisanes 7/8 USUKWWF isatins 7/8 USUKWWF instate 7/8 USUKWWF satinet 7/8 USUKWWF tanties 7/8 UK titanis 7/8 UK titians 7/8 USUKWWF sittine 7/8 UK tiniest 7/8 USUKWWF statins 7/8 UK tanists 7/8 USUKWWF

6-letter words

agnise 7/9 UK easing 7/9 USUKWWF assign 7/9 USUKWWF gneiss 7/9 USUKWWF singes 7/9 USUKWWF eating 7/9 USUKWWF ingate 7/9 USUKWWF tangie 7/9 UK teaing 7/9 UK ignite 7/9 USUKWWF tieing 7/9 USUKWWF ageist 7/8 USUKWWF agents 7/9 USUKWWF gainst 7/9 USUKWWF giants 7/9 USUKWWF sating 7/9 USUKWWF tangis 7/9 UK ingest 7/9 USUKWWF signet 7/9 USUKWWF tinges 7/9 USUKWWF siting 7/9 USUKWWF sagest 7/8 USUKWWF stages 7/8 USUKWWF agists 7/8 USUKWWF staigs 7/8 USUKWWF geists 7/8 UK angsts 7/9 USUKWWF stangs 7/9 USUKWWF stings 7/9 USUKWWF gittin 7/9 USUKWWF anesis 6/7 UK anises 6/7 USUKWWF sanies 6/7 USUKWWF sansei 6/7 USUKWWF sasine 6/7 UK

How to Use INSTIGATES in Word Games

INSTIGATES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INSTIGATES

What does INSTIGATES mean?
INSTIGATES is a verb. To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging
Is INSTIGATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INSTIGATES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INSTIGATES worth in Scrabble?
INSTIGATES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INSTIGATES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INSTIGATES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INSTIGATES?
Synonyms of INSTIGATES include: animate, encourage, impel, incite, provoke, spur. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.