01 Word definition

enlist

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is ENLIST a word?

Yes. ENLIST is a 6-letter verb. hire for work or assistance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ENLIST?

E-N-L-I-S-T

ENLIST contains 6 letters, begins with E, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. hire for work or assistance

    “engage aid, help, services, or support”

2verb

  1. engage somebody to enter the army

Synonyms
engagedraftmuster in
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends8points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ENLIST spelled?

E1N2L3I4S5T6
Starts withENLFirst 3 letters
Ends withISTLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play ENLIST?

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About ENLIST.

How do you spell ENLIST?

ENLIST is spelled E-N-L-I-S-T. It contains 6 letters.