Instil
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To gradually introduce a feeling, quality, or idea into a person's mind, typically through repeated exposure or example.
“Parents often try to instil a sense of honesty and fairness in their children from an early age.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈstɪl/
Syllables
in·stil
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Wordle
Ends in IL, fairly uncommon in Wordle. Note the British single-L spelling versus the American INSTILL. The I-N-S-T at the start is a useful cluster to confirm early.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points. All common tiles. British single-L INSTIL is valid in Scrabble. INSTILS and INSTILLED extend the play. Good for clearing vowels.
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