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Updated June 2026
An example or single occurrence of something; a particular case or situation that illustrates a general principle. Often used in the phrase 'for instance'.
“There have been several instances of vandalism in the neighbourhood this month.”
Three vowels with I-A-E pattern; common IN- prefix
Worth 10 points; useful word with balanced letter distribution
Change a single letter of “instance” to make these 8-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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