Gripes
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Sharp, cramping pains in the abdomen, particularly those experienced by infants.
“The baby cried through the night, suffering from gripes that kept the whole family awake.”
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Contains GR, IPE vowel cluster, and ends in S, the E before S is a helpful pattern.
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Worth 9 points, useful S ending and the P boosts the score nicely.
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