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Is REBUFF a Scrabble Word?

Yes, REBUFF is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “reject outright and bluntly”.

Quick answer

Is REBUFF a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. REBUFF is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: BUFFER.

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Letters
6
Scrabble
14 pts
Words With Friends
16 pts
Anagrams
1
Familiarity
100th percentile

REBUFF meaning and definition

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

REBUFF as a verb

  1. Reject outright and bluntly.
  2. Force or drive back.

REBUFF as a noun

  1. A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval).
  2. An instance of driving away or warding off.

REBUFF Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

REBUFF scores 14 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
R11
E11
B34
U12
F44
F44
Total1416

REBUFF on premium squares

On a double word square REBUFF scores 28 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 42. 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 REBUFF

1 word uses exactly the same 6 letters as REBUFF. See all anagrams of REBUFF.

Unscramble REBUFF: 25 words from its letters

The letters R, E, B, U, F, F make 25 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.

  • be4
  • buff12
  • rub5
  • bur5
  • rue3
  • ruff10
  • fur6
  • er2
  • re2
  • reb5
  • eff9
  • fe5
  • ref6
  • rube6
  • ur2
  • bru5
  • buffe13
  • ef5
  • erf6
  • fer6
  • feu6
  • fub8
  • ruffe11
  • urb5
  • ure3

Words like REBUFF

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

Add one letter to REBUFF

  • rebuffs15

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REBUFF word facts

REBUFF is a 6-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (E and U) and 4 consonants, with F repeated. It starts with R and ends with F. By corpus frequency, REBUFF is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

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REBUFF Scrabble word FAQ

Is REBUFF a Scrabble word?

Yes. REBUFF is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does REBUFF mean?

REBUFF is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “reject outright and bluntly”.

How many points is REBUFF worth in Scrabble?

REBUFF is worth 14 points in Scrabble: R (1) + E (1) + B (3) + U (1) + F (4) + F (4). On a double word square it scores 28, and on a triple word square 42.

How many points is REBUFF in Words With Friends?

REBUFF is worth 16 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of REBUFF?

REBUFF has 1 anagram: BUFFER. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in REBUFF?

You can make 25 shorter words from the letters in REBUFF, including BE, BUFF, RUB and BUR.

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