Pips

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of pip, a contagious disease of poultry characterised by a thick mucous discharge from the mouth and nostrils.

“The farmer noticed several hens showing signs of pips and immediately isolated the flock.”

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Wordle

Double P bracketing I and S. The -ips ending appears in tips, sips, and lips.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points (P=3, I=1, P=3, S=1). Requires two P tiles. The S makes it more playable.

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dips gips hips lips pics pins pipe tips

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “pips”.

pepsi pimps pipes sippy

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