Instar
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A developmental stage of an insect or other arthropod occurring between successive moults.
“The caterpillar was in its third instar before beginning to form a chrysalis.”
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in·star
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Wordle
Ends in AR, a common Wordle ending. The I-N-S-T at the start is shared with INSTAL and INSTEP. Knowing this entomological term gives you a rare Wordle edge.
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Worth 6 points. All low-value tiles. INSTAR is a valid Scrabble word and useful for clearing a vowel-light rack with common consonants.
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