Quipus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of quipu, meaning ancient Inca calculating and recording devices made from a main cord with knotted strings attached.
“Scholars are still working to fully decode the numerical and narrative information encoded in surviving quipus.”
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knotted cordsrecording devices
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QUI opening with PUS ending, the unusual PUS ending helps distinguish this from other QUI words in Wordle
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Scrabble
Q (10 pts) and P (3 pts) give decent value, a rare but valid word that can surprise less experienced opponents
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