Dictionary
Luff
l 1u 1f 4f 4
About 1 syllable
noun · verb · 4 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does luff mean?
noun
(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
the act of sailing close to the wind
verb
sail close to the wind
Synonymspoint
flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
“the sails luffed”
Is LUFF a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is LUFF worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LUFF
Hooks for LUFF
Add one letter to the front or back of LUFF to make another word.
Words that end like LUFF
Common words that share the ending -UFF, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -UFFLuff: quick answers
Is LUFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LUFF is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is LUFF worth?
LUFF scores 10 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does luff mean?
As a noun, luff means “(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in LUFF?
You can make 1 shorter words from LUFF, such as FLU. See the full list.