Caryota
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of tropical palms known as fishtail palms, distinguished by their wedge-shaped leaflets with deeply jagged edges.
“The caryota in the hotel lobby drew admiring glances with its dramatic fishtail-shaped fronds.”
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fishtail palm
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Four vowels A, Y, O, A with Y acting as a vowel, the uncommon -OTA ending is the key identifier
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Worth 12 points, Y as a vowel substitute and the rare pattern can surprise opponents and clear a vowel-heavy rack
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