The term 'kind of palm' refers to four different types of palms: RATTAN (6 letters), SAGO (4 letters), acai (4 letters), and DATE (4 letters). RATTAN is a type of climbing palm native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is used to make furniture and baskets. SAGO is a starch extracted from the trunk of a tropical palm tree, and is used in various dishes. Acai is a type of palm native to Central and South America, and its fruit is used to make juices and smoothies. DATE palms are native to the Middle East and North Africa, and their fruit is used to make sweet treats.