Cassava
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A starchy food derived from the processed root of the cassava plant, widely eaten as a staple in tropical regions and used to produce tapioca.
“Cassava flour has become a popular gluten-free alternative ingredient in home baking.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cas·sa·va
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Wordle
Double S in the middle, ends in -AVA, three As overall, split it as CASS-AVA to remember the pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, double S and three As are vowel-heavy but the word clears surplus tiles efficiently
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