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C 3 L 1 Y 4 P 3 E 1 U 1 S 1

CLYPEUS

/ˈklɪpɪəs/

14
Scrabble points
7
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

The shield-shaped front part of an insect's head or a spider's cephalothorax.

“1990: Cuisinart stuck a human eyelash to his clypeus with saliva, twisted it into a handlebar mustache, and greeted citizens as they arrived at the rim of the sink. — Daniel Evan Weiss, The Roaches Have No King (Serpent's Tail 2001, p.16)”

Letter values

C = 3, L = 1, Y = 4, P = 3, E = 1, U = 1, S = 1

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Frequently asked

Is CLYPEUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLYPEUS is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 14 points.
How many points is CLYPEUS worth?
CLYPEUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does CLYPEUS mean?
The shield-shaped front part of an insect's head or a spider's cephalothorax.