Stipes
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of stipe, the stalk-like structures that support the caps of mushrooms, the fronds of ferns, or other fungal and plant parts.
“The mycologist measured the stipes of the specimens to aid identification.”
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sti·pes
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Contains I and E as vowels, very similar to STRIPES without the R, so watch for transpositions.
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Worth 8 points, P adds a point of value and the word is accepted in competitive Scrabble.
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