Incest
6 lettersnounrareUpdated February 2026
Definition
Sexual relations between people who are too closely related to marry legally, typically between family members. It is considered taboo across most cultures and is illegal in many jurisdictions.
“Laws against incest exist to protect vulnerable family members and prevent genetic issues.”
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Synonyms
forbidden relationsinbreeding
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Wordle
Contains vowels I and E; -ST ending with initial IN- prefix pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; modest value from standard letters in a serious term.
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