Hydnum
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of fungi in the family Hydnaceae, typically characterised by spines or teeth on the underside of the cap rather than gills.
“The field guide described the hydnum as a distinctive tooth fungus found in woodland settings.”
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The YDN cluster is extremely unusual in English, N and M at the end help narrow it quickly
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Worth 15 points, Y scores 4 and the uncommon YDN cluster gives it tactical rarity value
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