Hispid
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Covered with stiff, coarse hairs or bristles, describing certain animals and plants.
“The hispid caterpillar's bristly coat deters predators from attacking it.”
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his·pid
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Contains a double I with an unusual letter arrangement, starting with H and ending in D.
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HISPID scores 12 points and uses common tiles, though the word itself is obscure.
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