Crossword Helper

The Clue

Hemp fibers (5 letter answer)

The Answer

BASTS

Tags

Notes

The answer BASTS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Related Clues

Matting fibers

Definition

BAST as a noun:

1. (bast, bast fiber) = strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
2. (phloem, bast) = (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
3. cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun