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Word: INSTANCE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
I 1 N 1 S 1 T 1 A 1 N 1 C 3 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ษชnหˆstรฆnse/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of INSTANCE

noun
  1. Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.
  2. A token; a sign; a symptom or indication.

    "It sends some precious instance of itself/ After the thing it loves. Hamlet IV. v. ca. 1602"

  3. That which is urgent; motive.
verb
  1. To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite
  2. To cite an example as proof; to exemplify.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "instance" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "instance", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INSTANCE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
INSTANCE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is INSTANCE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, INSTANCE is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in INSTANCE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in INSTANCE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing INSTANCE:

  • # the instance effect
  • # master of instance
  • # playing with instance
  • # in terms of instance
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