Words Starting With INU

57 words start with INU. Scores range up to 20 points (INUKSHUKS), averaging 10.8 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Plural of inukshuk, a stone landmark.

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A stone landmark built by Inuit people, often human-shaped.

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Plural of INUKSHUK.

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Plural form of inukshuk.

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Alternative spelling of inukshuk.

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Plural of INUKSUK.

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A plant of the genus Inula, such as elecampane.

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Plural of INULA.

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Inulinase, an enzyme that breaks down inulin.

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Plural of INULAS.

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A plant polysaccharide used medicinally and in kidney function tests.

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Plural of INULIN.

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To cast a shadow over or darken.

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Past tense of INUMBRATE.

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Third-person singular present tense of INUMBRATE.

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Present participle of INUMBRATE.

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The act of rubbing oil or balm into the skin as a treatment or ritual.

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Plural of INUNCTION.

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Overflowing or flooding.

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To flood or overwhelm with a large amount of something.

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Past tense of INUNDATE.

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Third-person singular present tense of INUNDATE.

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Present participle of INUNDATE.

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An overflowing of water onto dry land.

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Plural of INUNDATION.

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A device that thoroughly wets sand for concrete making.

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Plural of INUNDATOR.

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Relating to or causing flooding.

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Lacking courtesy or refinement; rude.

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In a rude or impolite manner.

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Plural of INURBANITY.

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Lack of courtesy or refinement.

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To accustom someone to something unpleasant.

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Past tense of INURE.

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The state of being accustomed to hardship through repeated exposure.

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Plural of INUREDNESS.

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The process of becoming accustomed to something through repeated exposure.

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Plural of INUREMENT.

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Third-person singular present tense of INURE.

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Present participle of INURE.

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To place the remains of the dead in an urn.

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Past tense of INURN.

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Present participle of INURN.

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The act of placing remains in an urn.

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Plural of INURNMENT.

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Third-person singular present tense of INURN.

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Unusual or not commonly used.

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Lack of use; disuse.

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Plural of INUSITATION.

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Burnt in; impressed by burning.

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The act of burning or branding.

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Plural of INUSTION.

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Useless or unprofitable, often of a person.

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In a useless or ineffective manner.

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Plural of INUTILITY.

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The state of being useless or having no practical benefit.

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Incapable of being expressed in words.

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INUKSHUKS scores 20 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.