Calycle

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A ring of bracts that resembles and mimics a calyx, found in flowers such as carnations and hibiscus.

“The calycle of the carnation adds a layered appearance to the base of the flower.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cal·y·cle

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Synonyms

epicalyxcalyculuscaliculus

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Wordle

Contains a Y in an unexpected position, no repeated letters help narrow guesses quickly

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, Y scores 4 and the CLE ending hooks onto existing words on the board

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Anagrams of Calycle

Words that use exactly the same letters as “calycle”.

cecally

Words you can make from Calycle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “calycle”.

accel alley cecal cella claye cycle elayl lacey lycea acce acle acyl alce alec alle ally cace calc call ceca cell clay cycl ecca

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