Cypress
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The hard, aromatic timber produced by various trees of the genus Cupressus and related genera.
“The carpenter chose cypress for the wardrobe doors because of its natural resistance to insects and decay.”
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cy·press
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Wordle
Contains Y and ends in double S. The CYPR opening is shared with CYPRAEA. Double SS at the end is the key distinguishing feature.
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Scrabble
Y (4 pts) and double S (1 pt each) give a moderate score. A common word worth playing early to clear the Y tile. Hooks to CYPRESSES.
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