Bracts

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of bract, the small modified leaves positioned just below and enclosing a flower or flower cluster.

“The vivid red bracts of the poinsettia are frequently mistaken for its true petals.”

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Synonyms

leafletsmodified leaves

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Wordle

Ends in the unusual CTS cluster, knowing BRACT exists makes BRACTS an easy extension

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, C tiles and the -CTS ending make this awkward to place but valid and useful

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braces brants tracts

Words you can make from Bracts

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abstr bract brast brats carts crabs scart scrab scrat acts arbs arcs arts astr bact bars bart bast bats bras brat cabs carb cars

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