Insect
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small six-legged air-breathing arthropod with a three-part body, typically possessing wings.
“Scientists have identified over a million different species of insect worldwide.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪnsɛkt/
Syllables
in·sect
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Wordle
Ends in ECT, shared with OBJECT, ERECT, and EJECT. The I-N-S at the start is common. Contains no repeated letters, good for elimination play.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points. C (3) adds modest value. INSECTS is a simple 7-letter extension. INSECT is a reliable mid-game play.
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