Mantis

Definition

1. (noun) Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
2. (noun) A green colour, like that of many mantises.

Anagrams

• matins

Word stats

• Mantis contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
• It uses 6 unique letters.
• Estimated syllable count: 2.
• Scrabble-style letter score: 8.

Words you can build

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• ani
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• ins
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• ism
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• min
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• sat
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• tam
• tan
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Other 6-letter words

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Words starting with MAN

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• manage
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• manageable
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Words ending with TIS

• antis
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• colitis
• conjunctivitis
• dermatitis
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• epiglottis
• gastritis
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