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Updated June 2026
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.”
Contains -ECTS ending; two vowels I-E in sequence
Worth 9 points; straightforward word with common letter patterns
Shorter words formed from the letters in “insects”.
8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “insects”.
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