Cupule
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small cup-shaped structure formed from hardened bracts that encloses and supports the base of an acorn or similar fruit.
“The squirrel discarded the acorn's cupule on the forest floor after removing the nut.”
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cu·pule
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CUPULE contains two U's and ends in E, the double vowel pattern is worth noting when testing similar letter combinations
Scrabble
CUPULE scores 10 points, the double U is unusual and useful for clearing awkward tiles from your rack
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