six-letter word · 12 points
Is OFFSET a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OFFSET is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “compensate for or counterbalance”.
Quick answer
Is OFFSET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OFFSET is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: SETOFF.
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- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 12 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
OFFSET meaning and definition
OFFSET has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
OFFSET as a verb
- Compensate for or counterbalance.
- Make up for.
OFFSET as a noun
- The time at which something is supposed to begin.
- A compensating equivalent.
OFFSET Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
OFFSET scores 12 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| O | 1 | 1 |
| F | 4 | 4 |
| F | 4 | 4 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 12 |
OFFSET on premium squares
On a double word square OFFSET 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 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Rearranging the letters of OFFSET
1 word uses exactly the same 6 letters as OFFSET. See all anagrams of OFFSET.
- setoff12
Unscramble OFFSET: 41 words from its letters
The letters O, F, F, S, E, T make 41 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.
Words like OFFSET
One-letter changes to OFFSET, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to OFFSET
- offsets13
More 6-letter words starting with OF
- office14
- offend13
- offing13
- offish15
- offals12
- offcut14
- offers12
- offies12
- offkey19
- offput14
- oflags10
- oftest9
OFFSET word facts
OFFSET is a 6-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (O and E) and 4 consonants, with F repeated. It starts with O and ends with T. By corpus frequency, OFFSET is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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OFFSET Scrabble word FAQ
Is OFFSET a Scrabble word?
Yes. OFFSET is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does OFFSET mean?
OFFSET is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “compensate for or counterbalance”.
How many points is OFFSET worth in Scrabble?
OFFSET is worth 12 points in Scrabble: O (1) + F (4) + F (4) + S (1) + E (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is OFFSET in Words With Friends?
OFFSET is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of OFFSET?
OFFSET has 1 anagram: SETOFF. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in OFFSET?
You can make 41 shorter words from the letters in OFFSET, including SET, OFF, SO and TOE.
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