Incense
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A material, typically in stick or resin form, that releases a fragrant smoke when burned, often used in religious or therapeutic contexts.
“The monks lit sticks of incense before the altar as part of the evening service.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪnsɛns/
Syllables
in·cense
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Wordle
Ends in -ENSE, contains I, E, and E giving a double E sound, also a verb meaning to enrage
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, the -ENSE ending hooks well with D and the word has two meanings
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