Institution
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An established organisation or foundation serving a public purpose, such as a university, hospital, or government body. A long-standing custom or practice in society.
“The university is one of the oldest educational institutions in the country.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
Syllables
in·sti·tu·tion
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Contains four I's and common letters T, N, S
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Worth 12 points; multiple vowels help with board flexibility
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