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Insects

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Plural of insect; small arthropod animals with six legs, typically having wings and a segmented body. They represent the most diverse group of organisms on Earth.

Many insects play crucial roles in pollinating plants and crops.

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Synonyms

bugsarthropodscreepy-crawlies

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Wordle

Contains -ECTS ending; two vowels I-E in sequence

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; straightforward word with common letter patterns

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