Is CUTOFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CUTOFF is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CUTOFF mean?
- noun
a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated
- noun
a route shorter than the usual one
- noun
a device that terminates the flow in a pipe
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + U (1) + T (1) + O (1) + F (4) + F (4) = 14 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 CUTOFF
Single letters that turn CUTOFF into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of CUTOFF
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CUTOFF
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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