Domino features

PIPS

Think of the small, round marks used to represent numbers on tiles in classic board games. They’re often black or white and come in pairs.

Dominoes have small dots on each tile that show their value, and those dots are called "pips." The clue plays it straight—no wordplay or tricks—just a direct reference to the most recognizable part of a domino. If you’ve ever played the game, you’ve counted pips to match tiles or add up scores. It’s a simple term, but one that’s instantly familiar to anyone who’s seen a domino set.