1verb
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
“excogitate a way to measure the speed of light”
01 Word definition
invent
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is INVENT a word?
Yes. INVENT is a 6-letter verb. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
I-N-V-E-N-THow do you spell INVENT?
INVENT contains 6 letters, begins with I, and ends with T.
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2verb
concoct something artificial or untrue
“vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗contrivedeviseexcogitateformulateforgefabricatemanufacturecook upmake upvamp
02 Letter breakdown
How is INVENT spelled?
I1N2V3E4N5T6
03 Word-game status
Can you play INVENT?
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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About INVENT.
How do you spell INVENT?
INVENT is spelled I-N-V-E-N-T. It contains 6 letters.