Anises
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of anise, referring to the aromatic herb or its seeds, widely cultivated for use as a flavouring in cooking, confectionery, and herbal medicine.
“The baker ground dried anises into the dough to give the biscuits a warm liquorice note.”
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Ends in -SES with S at both positions 4 and 6, four distinct vowels (A, I, E) spread through the word
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Uses two S tiles, which is costly as S tiles are precious for hooks, only play if you hold both
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