Caudex

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

The persistent, thickened stem base of a herbaceous perennial plant from which new growth emerges each season.

“The fern's caudex remained dormant underground through winter before sending up fresh fronds in spring.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cau·dex

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Synonyms

trunk stem base

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Ends with the rare letter X, the C-A-U-D-E-X pattern is highly distinctive in Wordle

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Worth 16 points, X (8) at the end makes this an outstanding high-value play when placeable

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