Is CUFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CUFF is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CUFF mean?
- noun
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
- noun
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
- verb
hit with the hand
- verb
confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
“The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 4
C (3) + U (1) + F (4) + F (4) = 12 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for CUFF
Single letters that turn CUFF into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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