Phages

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of phage, a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria, also called bacteriophages.

“Researchers are studying phages as a potential alternative to antibiotics.”

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Synonyms

bacteriophagesviruses

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Wordle

Starts with PH, ends in -ES, vowels A and E, PH cluster is a useful pattern to learn

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Scrabble

H scores 4 points, the PH opening is valid and the -ES ending hooks cleanly

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