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/ˈɪndɛks/noun · verb

Index can refer to a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number, a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself, or an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed. As a verb, index can mean to adjust through indexation, list in an index, or provide with an index.

8 meanings5 lettersScrabble 13

Length

5

Scrabble

13

WWF

14

Starts

IN

Ends

DEX

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “INDEX” Mean?

/ˈɪndɛks/

index has 8 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

5 senses
1

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

2

a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

3

a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

4

an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

5

the finger next to the thumb

Synonyms

Verb

3 senses
1

list in an index

2

provide with an index

index the book

3

adjust through indexation

The government indexes wages and prices

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

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Definition

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

Length

5 letters

Starts With

I

Ends With

X

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Letters

I, N, D, E, X

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

i
n
d
e
x

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for index.

INDEX is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 13.
It starts with I and ends with X.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 40%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: VCCVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using index in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

INDEX can be valuable in Scrabble because it includes a high-impact letter. Look for premium squares and parallel plays.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

INDEX is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

INDEX can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

INDEX uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

X

Letter Pattern

ABCDE

CV Pattern

VCCVC

Vowel Share

40%

Consonant Share

60%

Bigrams

IN, ND, DE, EX

Trigrams

IND, NDE, DEX

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for index.

INDEX is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with I and ends with X, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is VCCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

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This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is VCCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 13, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with I and ends with X, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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