Is RAFFIAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RAFFIAS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RAFFIAS mean?
Raffias is a form of RAFFIA.
- noun
leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.
- noun
fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets
- 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
13
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
7
Letters
R (1) + A (1) + F (4) + F (4) + I (1) + A (1) + S (1) = 13 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 RAFFIAS
RAFFIAS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of RAFFIAS
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Words you can make from RAFFIAS
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