Arabis
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of annual to perennial woody herbs found across temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, commonly known as rockcress.
“Arabis spreads attractively over stone walls and produces masses of small white flowers in early spring.”
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Opens with the familiar ARAB sequence, the -IS ending is less common and worth noting
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Worth 8 points, a valid botanical term that can be useful when holding A, R, B, and I tiles
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