Ins

/ɪnz/

Other words from ins's letters

noun

  1. A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.
  3. The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.
  4. A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.

noun

  1. Abbreviation of inch; inches.

Pronunciation

About this word

Ins is a 2-meaning word in English. Shorter words have fewer anagrams.

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Scrabble

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