9-Letter Words Starting With INST
- 15 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With INST
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words Starting With INST 15 words
How common is INST at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 15 nine-letter words that start with INST. They average 10.4 points, the best is INSTROKES (13 points) and 26.7% end in D.
- Total words
- 15
- Average Scrabble score
- 10.4
- out of 13 max
- Everyday words
- 60%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 26.7% of words
Most common last letters
- d 26.7%
- s 26.7%
- r 20%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with INST
i 1n 1s 1t 1r 1o 1k 5e 1s 1
I 1 + N 1 + S 1 + T 1 + R 1 + O 1 + K 5 + E 1 + S 1 = 13 points
- Double word
- 26 pts
- Triple word
- 39 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
instrokes
Form of instroke
- nounthe stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft
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How many nine-letter words that start with INST are there?
There are 15 nine-letter words that start with INST in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with INST?
INSTROKES is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are INSTANTLY (12), INSTANCED (12), INSTANCES (11).
What are some common nine-letter words that start with INST?
Everyday examples include INSTANTLY, INSTITUTE, INSTALLED, INSTANCES, INSTRUCTS, INSTIGATE, INSTANCED, INSTILLED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words that start with INST score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include INSTROKES (13), INSTARRED (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.