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The Clue

Plant fiber (4 letter answer)

The Answer

BAST

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Notes

The answer BAST is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.

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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