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intimate

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/adjective · noun · verb

Intimate can refer to someone to whom private matters are confided. As a verb, intimate can mean to give to understand or imply as a possibility.

11 meanings8 lettersScrabble 10

Length

8

Scrabble

10

WWF

12

Starts

IN

Ends

ATE

Difficulty

Hard

Dictionary

What Does “INTIMATE” Mean?

/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

intimate has 11 documented senses across adjective, noun, verb.

Adjective

8 senses
1

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

intimate friend

{'source': 'V.L. Parrington', 'text': 'intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles'}

2

concerning things deeply private and personal

intimate correspondence

private family matters

Synonyms

3

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

had a cozy chat

a relaxed informal manner

an intimate cocktail lounge

the small room was cozy and intimate

4

having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

on familiar terms

pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders

Synonyms

5

used euphemistically to refer to the genitals

he touched her intimate parts

6

involved in a sexual relationship

the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife

she had been intimate with many men

Synonyms

Show 2 more adjective definitions
7

innermost or essential

the inner logic of Cubism

the internal contradictions of the theory

the intimate structure of matter

8

thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

{'source': 'W.H.Hudson', 'text': 'this girl, so intimate with nature'}

{'source': 'Herbert Read', 'text': 'knowledgeable about the technique of painting'}

Noun

1 sense
1

someone to whom private matters are confided

Synonyms

Verb

2 senses
1

give to understand

I insinuated that I did not like his wife

They intimate that there was a traffic accident

2

imply as a possibility

The evidence suggests a need for more clarification

Synonyms

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

8

Vowels

4

Consonants

4

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Definition

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

Length

8 letters

Starts With

I

Ends With

E

Vowels

4

Consonants

4

Letters

I, N, T, I, M, A, T, E

Use Case

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

Letter Breakdown

i
n
t
i
m
a
t
e

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for intimate.

INTIMATE is a 8-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 10.
It starts with I and ends with E.
It contains 4 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 50%.
It has 2 repeated letters.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCADECF.
Vowel/consonant pattern: VCCVCVCV.

Word Strategy

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

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

INTIMATE has a Scrabble score of 10. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

INTIMATE is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★☆☆

INTIMATE can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 8-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

INTIMATE contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

6

Repeated Letters

2

Highest Value Letter

M

Letter Pattern

ABCADECF

CV Pattern

VCCVCVCV

Vowel Share

50%

Consonant Share

50%

Bigrams

IN, NT, TI, IM, MA, AT, TE

Trigrams

INT, NTI, TIM, IMA, MAT, ATE

Crossword Intelligence

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

INTIMATE is a 8-letter longer themed answer.
It starts with I and ends with E, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 4 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is VCCVCVCV.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Hard.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 8 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is VCCVCVCV, making it relatively easy to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 10, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with I and ends with E, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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