Ingrain
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To fix a habit, belief, or attitude so deeply that it becomes a permanent and unconscious part of behaviour.
“Years of practice had served to ingrain her playing technique beyond the level of conscious thought.”
Pronunciation
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/ɪŋˈɡreɪn/
Syllables
in·grain
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Wordle
Ends in AIN. Contains GRAIN clearly. Vowels I, A, I are distributed across the word.
Scrabble
GRAIN is a strong sub-word. Ends in N, leaving good hook potential. Moderate overall value.
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