Mantids
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of mantid, predatory insects found in warm regions that hold their spined forelegs raised in a posture resembling prayer.
“The garden was home to several green mantids that helped keep the aphid population under control.”
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praying mantisesmantises
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Ends in IDS with no repeated letters, all seven letters are distinct and relatively common
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D and S together score modestly, and extending MANTID with an S is a straightforward hook play
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