Ignite
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To set alight or cause to catch fire, or to provoke or kindle strong feelings or a reaction.
“A single spark from the tools was enough to ignite the dry grass in the summer heat.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪɡˈnaɪt/
Syllables
ig·nite
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Wordle
Starts with IG, ends in ITE, three vowels I, I, E, G and N are the key consonants to confirm
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Scrabble
G scores 2, all other tiles score 1, common word useful for clearing a low-value rack
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