Rimose

6 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Characterised by a surface covered with a network of fissures, cracks, or small crevices.

“The rimose bark of the ancient oak provided shelter for dozens of insect and lichen species.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ri·mose

Related Words

Synonyms

fissuredcrackedcrevicedfurrowed

Antonyms

smoothuncrackedintact

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -OSE and contains M in position three. Three vowels across six letters, all in even positions.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points. A botanical term that can surprise opponents. The -OSE ending allows the hook RIMOSES.

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Anagrams of Rimose

Words that use exactly the same letters as “rimose”.

isomer moires

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “rimose” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

ramose ribose

Words you can make from Rimose

Shorter words formed from the letters in “rimose”.

emirs ireos meros mires miser moier moire moise mores morse omers osier rimes serio sermo smore emir eris eros imer ires mire miro miso

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “rimose”.

heroism irksome isomers memoirs merinos promise

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