Inches
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Plural of inch, a unit of linear measurement equal to one-twelfth of a foot or approximately 2.54 centimetres. As a verb, it means to move slowly and carefully in small increments.
“The plant grew several inches taller after just two weeks of proper care.”
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Contains vowels I and E; -ES plural ending with -CH- combination.
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Worth 11 points; the H and C provide decent value in this measurement term.
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