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Is RAFFIA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RAFFIA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RAFFIA mean?

  1. noun

    leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.

  2. noun

    fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets

  3. noun

    feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

R (1) + A (1) + F (4) + F (4) + I (1) + A (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for RAFFIA

Single letters that turn RAFFIA into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of RAFFIA

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RAFFIA

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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