Interest
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something; curiosity or concern about a subject. Also refers to money paid for borrowing money, or a stake in an undertaking.
“She has a keen interest in marine biology and ocean conservation.”
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Three E's make this tricky; common INTER- prefix
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Worth 8 points; common word that's easy to build from other plays
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