Caliphs
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of caliph, the supreme civil and religious leaders of an Islamic state, regarded as successors to the Prophet Muhammad.
“The exhibition traced the reigns of the early caliphs who shaped the rapid expansion of the Islamic empire.”
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Contains PH representing the F sound, C, A, L, I, P, H, S, the PH combination is unusual and worth testing.
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Worth 14 points (C3+A1+L1+I1+P3+H4+S1). P and H tiles both add value, a useful historical term to know.
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