Insist
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To demand something firmly and persistently, refusing to back down from a position.
“She continued to insist on her innocence despite the growing evidence against her.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈsɪst/
Syllables
in·sist
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Wordle
Ends in IST, a fairly common Wordle ending. Contains double S, which can catch players out. A vowel-light word with repeated letters.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points. Double S is useful for hooks. INSISTS adds another S for an easy extension. Low individual tile values but a balanced play.
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