Dasypus
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The type genus of the family Dasypodidae, comprising the long-nosed armadillos.
“The researcher's study focused on the burrowing behaviour of dasypus in South American savanna.”
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Contains Y and ends in -PUS, the Q-less U ending is unusual and narrows guesses quickly
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Worth 13 points, Y scores 4 and P scores 3, rare in casual play but high value
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