Kibe
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ulcerated or inflamed chilblain, especially one on the heel, caused by prolonged exposure to cold.
“The shepherd returned from the winter pastures with kibes on both heels from the freezing conditions.”
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Ends in silent E with the IBE pattern inside, an unusual combination to guess.
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Worth 10 points with K=5, a solid play if you have the tiles.
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