STIPES is a playable word

stipes Scrabble® Dictionary

noun
pl. stipites
a stipe
61 Playable Words can be made from "STIPES"
   2-Letter Words (9 found)
   3-Letter Words (19 found)
   4-Letter Words (19 found)
   5-Letter Words (11 found)
   6-Letter Words (3 found)