Mantes
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of mantis, referring to large predatory insects of warm regions with elongated bodies, prominent eyes, and forelimbs held as though in prayer.
“Several mantes were spotted perched motionless on the rose stems in the afternoon sun.”
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Ends in -TES, contains M, A, N, T, E, S, an uncommon plural form of mantis worth knowing
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Worth 9 points, valid alternative plural that fits easily on the board with the -ES ending
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