Italics
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of italic, referring to a typeface or style of writing in which the letters slant to the right, commonly used for emphasis or to denote titles.
“The editor used italics throughout the manuscript to highlight foreign words and titles.”
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Synonyms
slanted typeoblique
Antonyms
romanupright
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Wordle
Starts with 'ital', ends in '-ics', contains common letters I, T, A, L, C, S
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Scrabble
C (3 pts) is the best tile, the -ICS ending is versatile for board play
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