Croupes
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of croupe: an older or variant form of croup, denoting the childhood respiratory illness characterised by a harsh barking cough, hoarseness, fever, and breathing difficulty.
“In the 19th century, croupes were a frequently fatal illness among infants and young children.”
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Wordle
Starts with CR and ends in -ES, the OU vowel pair and OUP pattern are the key features to spot
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, P scores 3, an uncommon variant plural but valid for Scrabble play
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