Stapes
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The smallest of the three ossicles in the middle ear, shaped like a stirrup, which transmits sound vibrations from the incus to the cochlea.
“Damage to the stapes can cause significant hearing loss and may require surgical repair.”
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Ends in -APES, similar to drapes and grapes, the initial ST sets it apart in Wordle
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Worth 8 points, a specialist anatomy term that is valid in Scrabble and can confuse unprepared opponents
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