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Updated June 2026
plural of pileus; cap-shaped structures
“The mushroom pilei varied in colour from white to brown.”
pi·le·i
"Pilei" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Pilei" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “pilei” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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