Paraph
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A decorative mark or flourish added beneath or alongside a signature, originally intended to prevent forgery.
“The medieval notary appended an elaborate paraph to authenticate each deed.”
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par·aph
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Ends in PH which sounds like F, the PH ending is unusual and worth noting for late guesses
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Worth 13 points, the PH combination uses two common tiles for a strong return
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