instinct

/ɪn'stɪŋkt/ nounadjective
8 letters2 syllables10 points in Scrabble®13 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1

Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli.

“the spawning instinct in salmon”

“altruistic instincts in social animals”

ADJECTIVE
1

(followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated.

“words instinct with love”

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Starts withI
Ends withT
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Pig Latininstinctway
Starts & ends withI … T
Syllablesin · stinct
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