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Updated June 2026
Plural of institute; organisations or establishments dedicated to a particular purpose, especially education, research, or professional practice. Can also be the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to institute'.
“Research institutes around the world are collaborating on vaccine development.”
10-letter word with -ES ending; contains three I's and two T's
Worth 10 points; useful for extending to 'instituted' or similar forms
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