INSURANCE
/ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of INSURANCE
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
"The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance."
The business of providing insurance.
"After five years in banking, I switched to insurance."
Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
"The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance."
Examples of INSURANCE in a Sentence
- "The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance."
- "After five years in banking, I switched to insurance."
- "The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance."
Word Details
Is INSURANCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INSURANCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INSURANCE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INSURANCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | s | u | r | a | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSURANCE
100 words from the letters in INSURANCE
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How to Use INSURANCE in Word Games
INSURANCE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INSURANCE to find 100 additional valid words.