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Instigate

Yes, instigate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does instigate mean?

verb

  1. provoke or stir up incite a riot
  2. serve as the inciting cause of She prompted me to call my relatives

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for instigate

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of instigate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INSTIGATE.

Words you can make from instigate

Unscramble INSTIGATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is instigate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Instigate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is instigate worth in Scrabble?

Instigate is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does instigate mean?

Instigate means: provoke or stir up.