Thrift
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A low-growing coastal plant of the genus Armeria, bearing compact round heads of pink or white flowers.
“Clumps of thrift dotted the clifftop with their cheerful pink blooms.”
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parsimonyparsimoniousness
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THR start with IFT ending, a less obvious meaning for a familiar-looking word
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Worth 12 points, no high-value tiles but the FT ending offers good extension options
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