Thyrse
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A dense compound flower cluster in which the central stalk is a raceme and the lateral branches are cymose, as seen in lilac.
“The horse chestnut's spectacular thyrse draws visitors to the park each spring.”
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THY start with RSE ending, an obscure botanical term unlikely to appear in standard Wordle
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Worth 12 points including Y at 4 points, a valid botanical term useful for challenging opponents
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