Clypei
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of clypeus: the shield-shaped plates located on the front of an insect's head, above the mouthparts.
“The entomologist examined the clypei of the beetle specimens under high magnification.”
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Syllables
clyp·e·i
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Contains Y and I as vowels, the EI ending is unusual, very rare and unlikely in standard Wordle
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Worth 13 points, the Y is high-value, an unusual plural form that can catch opponents off guard
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