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Word: CUFF

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 U 1 F 4 F 4
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /kหˆสŒff/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "FF". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of CUFF

noun
  1. Glove; mitten
  2. The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist
  3. The end of a pants leg, folded up
verb
  1. To furnish with cuffs.
  2. To handcuff.
noun
  1. A blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.
verb
  1. To hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
  2. To fight; to scuffle; to box.
  3. To buffet.
noun
  1. The scruff of the neck.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "cuff" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "cuff" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CUFF a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CUFF is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CUFF worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CUFF is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in CUFF? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in CUFF.

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๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CUFF:

  • # the cuff effect
  • # master of cuff
  • # playing with cuff
  • # in terms of cuff

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as CUFF:

No anagrams found.

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of CUFF:

SCUFF CUFFS

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of CUFF:

No sub-words found.

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of CUFF:

cuffs uncuff recuff cuffing cuffed

Similar Spelled Words

Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:

cutff cunff cusff scuff

Same Length Words (4 Letters)

Other valid 4-letter Scrabble words:

EELY EMYD EURO FAGS FEAL FIBS FIZZ FLUX

Words Starting with C

Other words starting with the letter C:

CEDI CHIP CLON COLD CORM CROP CUTE CAMP

Words Ending with F

Other words ending in the letter F:

BEEF HALF ROLF CALF KEEF SURF CORF LOAF

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