CARPEL
/ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/
6-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
Meaning of CARPEL
- One of the individual female reproductive organs in a flower. A carpel is composed of an ovary, a style, and a stigma, although some flowers have carpels without a distinct style. In origin, carpels are leaves (megasporophylls) that have evolved to enclose the ovules. The term pistil is sometimes used to refer to a single carpel or to several carpels fused together.
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About the word CARPEL
Is "CARPEL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CARPEL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CARPEL" worth?
In Scrabble, "CARPEL" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "CARPEL" mean?
One of the individual female reproductive organs in a flower. A carpel is composed of an ovary, a style, and a stigma, although some flowers have carpels without a distinct style. In origin, carpels are leaves (megasporophylls) that have evolved to enclose the ovules. The term pistil is sometimes used to refer to a single carpel or to several carpels fused together.
What are the anagrams of "CARPEL"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as CARPEL: PARCEL, PLACER.