Skep
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large round basket made of wicker or coiled straw, traditionally used on farms or as a dome-shaped beehive.
“The beekeeper lifted the old skep carefully to inspect the colony within.”
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S-K-E-P, all four letters are distinct, the P ending is useful for narrowing guesses
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Worth 10 points, K and P each carry solid tile values, a worthwhile historical term
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