Cypraea
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The type genus of the family Cypraeidae, comprising the classic cowrie shells found in tropical and subtropical seas.
“The diver brought up a beautiful cypraea from the reef, its glossy surface patterned with intricate brown spots.”
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cowriecowry shell
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Wordle
Contains Y and ends in EA. Three vowels A, E, A cluster near the close of the word. The CYPR opening is very unusual.
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Scrabble
Y (4 pts) adds value. The surplus vowels A, E, A make this useful for clearing a vowel-heavy rack. Rare but valid in most dictionaries.
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