Bagasse
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The dry fibrous residue left after juice has been pressed from sugar cane or similar plants, used as fuel or in manufacturing paper and board.
“The sugar mill burned bagasse in its boilers to generate the steam needed for processing.”
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ba·gasse
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Double S near the end, the BAG-ASSE combination is an unusual letter run
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Double S is useful for extension, the -ASSE ending is rare, making this a surprising but valid Scrabble play
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