Instrumental
12 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Serving as a means to achieve something; playing an important role in making something happen. It can also refer to music performed using instruments rather than voices.
“Her research was instrumental in developing new treatments for the disease.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnstrəˈmɛntəl/
Syllables
in·stru·men·tal
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Wordle
Contains multiple 'I' vowels and the 'AL' suffix; features the 'INSTRU' opening pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; strategic for parallel plays and utilising the 'M' on premium squares
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