Enlist
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To formally join the armed forces, or to secure someone's involvement or support in a cause or activity.
“He decided to enlist in the Royal Marines shortly after finishing his A-levels.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈlɪst/
Syllables
en·list
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Wordle
EN- start, -LIST ending. L, I, S, T are among the most common Wordle letters. A strong early guess.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points. Common letters mean modest tile value, but ENLISTS extends cleanly with an S.
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