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Is CUFF a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CUFF is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg”.

Quick answer

Is CUFF a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. CUFF is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
4
Scrabble
12 pts
Words With Friends
14 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
99th percentile

CUFF meaning and definition

CUFF has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

CUFF as a noun

  1. The lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg.
  2. Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.

CUFF as a verb

  1. Hit with the hand.
  2. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs.

CUFF Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

CUFF scores 12 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
C34
U12
F44
F44
Total1214

CUFF on premium squares

On a double word square CUFF scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting F on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of CUFF

No other word uses exactly the letters in CUFF.

Unscramble CUFF: 0 words from its letters

No shorter words can be made from these letters.

Words like CUFF

One-letter changes to CUFF, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in CUFF

Add one letter to CUFF

  • scuff13
  • chuff16
  • cuffo13
  • cuffs13

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CUFF word facts

CUFF is a 4-letter word with 3 distinct letters: 1 vowel (U) and 3 consonants, with F repeated. It starts with C and ends with F. By corpus frequency, CUFF is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters C, U, F, F on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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CUFF Scrabble word FAQ

Is CUFF a Scrabble word?

Yes. CUFF is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does CUFF mean?

CUFF is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg”.

How many points is CUFF worth in Scrabble?

CUFF is worth 12 points in Scrabble: C (3) + U (1) + F (4) + F (4). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.

How many points is CUFF in Words With Friends?

CUFF is worth 14 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does CUFF have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in CUFF, but 0 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in CUFF?

No shorter words can be made from the letters in CUFF.

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