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Is LUFFING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LUFFING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LUFFING mean?

Luffing is a form of LUFF.

  1. noun

    (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast

  2. noun

    the act of sailing close to the wind

  3. verb

    sail close to the wind

  4. verb

    flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides

    “the sails luffed”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

7

Letters

L (1) + U (1) + F (4) + F (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 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 LUFFING

Single letters that turn LUFFING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks3

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from LUFFING

The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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