Hyphae
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of hypha, the fine thread-like filaments that together form the mycelium of a fungus.
“Under the microscope the hyphae of the mould spread outward in a dense white network.”
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HY start, PH digraph, unusual AE ending, no common vowels like I or O
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H scores 4 twice, P scores 3, AE ending is distinctive but worth knowing for Scrabble
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