NYT Dictionary

RAFFIA

/ˈɹæfiə/
NounRAF-fi-araf-fi-a · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Malagasy rafia or rofia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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