Maffia
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An alternative spelling of mafia, referring to a secretive criminal organisation structured along family lines with deep roots in Sicilian criminal culture.
“The investigator uncovered how the maffia's influence extended from the dockworkers all the way to city officials.”
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maf·fi·a
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Double F in the middle is the key feature, ends in A, the repeated F distinguishes it from 'mafia'
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Worth 14 points, double F is high-value if you have spare F tiles and can place both on scoring squares
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