Dictionary
Pappus
p 3a 1p 3p 3u 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does pappus mean?
noun
calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions
Is PAPPUS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is PAPPUS worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PAPPUS
Pappus: quick answers
Is PAPPUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PAPPUS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PAPPUS worth?
PAPPUS scores 12 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does pappus mean?
As a noun, pappus means “calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions”.
What words can you make with the letters in PAPPUS?
You can make 21 shorter words from PAPPUS, such as PUPAS, APPS, PAPS, PUPA. See the full list.