five-letter word · 11 points
Is STIFF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STIFF is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and an adjective, most often meaning “an ordinary man”.
Quick answer
Is STIFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. STIFF is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: TIFFS.
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- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 11 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
STIFF meaning and definition
STIFF has 4 common senses and works as a noun and an adjective. The most common meaning is listed first.
STIFF as a noun
- An ordinary man.
STIFF as an adjective
- Not moving or operating freely.
- Powerful.
- Rigidly formal.
STIFF Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
STIFF scores 11 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| F | 4 | 4 |
| F | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 11 | 11 |
STIFF on premium squares
On a double word square STIFF scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting F on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Rearranging the letters of STIFF
1 word uses exactly the same 5 letters as STIFF. See all anagrams of STIFF.
- tiffs11
Shorter words hiding in STIFF
The letters S, T, I, F, F make 17 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble STIFF: all 17 words.
- fit6
- sit3
- sift7
- si2
- ti2
- fist7
- it2
- sif6
- tiff10
- fits7
- if5
- iff9
- ifs6
- is2
- its3
- st2
- tis3
Words like STIFF
One-letter changes to STIFF, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in STIFF
Add one letter to STIFF
- stiffs12
- stiffy15
Remove one letter from STIFF
- tiff10
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STIFF word facts
STIFF is a 5-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (I) and 4 consonants, with F repeated. It starts with S and ends with F. By corpus frequency, STIFF is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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STIFF Scrabble word FAQ
Is STIFF a Scrabble word?
Yes. STIFF is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does STIFF mean?
STIFF is used as a noun and an adjective. Its most common meaning is “an ordinary man”.
How many points is STIFF worth in Scrabble?
STIFF is worth 11 points in Scrabble: S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + F (4) + F (4). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is STIFF in Words With Friends?
STIFF is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of STIFF?
STIFF has 1 anagram: TIFFS. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in STIFF?
You can make 17 shorter words from the letters in STIFF, including FIT, SIT, SIFT and SI.
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