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The Clue

Ropemaking fiber (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ABACA

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Notes

The answer ABACA is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.

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Definition

ABACA as a noun:

1. (Manila hemp, Manilla hemp, abaca) = a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines
2. (abaca, Manila hemp, Musa textilis) = Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc