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INSTITUTE

/ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

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Definition of INSTITUTE

noun

An organization founded to promote a cause

"I work in a medical research institute."

noun

An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects

noun

The building housing such an institution

verb

To begin or initiate (something); to found.

"He instituted the new policy of having children walk through a metal detector to enter school."

verb

To train, instruct.

verb

To nominate; to appoint.

adjective

Established; organized; founded.

Examples of INSTITUTE in a Sentence

  • "I work in a medical research institute."
  • "He instituted the new policy of having children walk through a metal detector to enter school."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is INSTITUTE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: INSTITUTE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INSTITUTE

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

Letter institute Total
Scrabble 111111111 9
WWF 121111211 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSTITUTE

100 words from the letters in INSTITUTE

How to Use INSTITUTE in Word Games

INSTITUTE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INSTITUTE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INSTITUTE

What does INSTITUTE mean?
INSTITUTE is a noun. An organization founded to promote a cause
Is INSTITUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INSTITUTE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INSTITUTE worth in Scrabble?
INSTITUTE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INSTITUTE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INSTITUTE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.