Instep
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The raised arched part of the top of the human foot, located between the toes and the ankle.
“She had a high instep, which made finding comfortable shoes particularly difficult.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈinˌstɛp/
Syllables
in·step
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Wordle
Ends in EP, less common in Wordle. The I-N-S-T cluster at the start is shared with several other words. P at the end is worth bearing in mind for late-stage guesses.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points. P (3) adds modest value. INSTEP plays well mid-board. Hard to hook beyond INSTEPS. Good for clearing balanced racks.
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