Ligules
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of ligule, the strap-shaped appendages found at the junction of a leaf blade and leaf sheath, particularly in grasses and certain other plants.
“The botanist examined the ligules of each grass sample as a key feature in species identification.”
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Wordle
Contains G in position 3 and ends in ULES, the ULE ending is unusual in Wordle and worth noting.
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Scrabble
G adds 2 points, uncommon botanical term valid in Scrabble, the S ending extends from base word LIGULE.
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