Raffia
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tough, pliable fibre obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm, widely used for weaving baskets, mats, and garden ties.
“She tied the bundle of flowers with a length of natural raffia for a rustic finish.”
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raf·fi·a
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Wordle
Double-F in the middle, starts RAFF and ends -IA, contains two A's
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Double-F (8 combined points) is highly valuable, the -IA ending is a clean finisher
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