Scrabble Dictionary

Use our scrabble dictionary lookup to check if your word can be played in scrabble.

Yes, instance is playable

...and is worth 13 points.

Found in the following dictionaries

Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Instance" Definition

noun

A case or an occurrence: In all such instances, let conscience be your guide.
A step in a process or series of events: You should apply in the first instance to the personnel manager.
A suggestion or request: called at the instance of his attorney.
An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point. See Synonyms at example.
Archaic Urgent solicitation.

idiom

For instance As an example; for example.

verb-transitive

To demonstrate or show by an example; exemplify.
To offer as an example; cite.

verb

To illustrate or demonstrate by an instance.
To mention as a case or example .

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