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Is GAFFER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GAFFER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GAFFER mean?

  1. noun

    an elderly man

  2. noun

    an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set

  3. noun

    a person who exercises control over workers

    “if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

G (2) + A (1) + F (4) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 13 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 GAFFER

Single letters that turn GAFFER 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

Words you can make from GAFFER

The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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