Staphs

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of staph: spherical gram-positive bacteria that form irregular clusters and can cause infections such as boils or blood poisoning.

“The lab results confirmed that two different strains of staphs were present in the wound.”

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Synonyms

bacteriamicrobespathogens

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the unusual PH cluster in positions four and five, the STA opening is helpful for early guesses

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, the P and H tiles contribute solid value and STAPHS is valid in competitive play

Words Related to Staphs

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “staphs” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

stapes

Words you can make from Staphs

Shorter words formed from the letters in “staphs”.

hasps pasts paths shaps spath spats staph stash apts asps asst haps hasp hast hats pass past path pats saps sash spas spat taps

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