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.
- noun
(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
- noun
the act of sailing close to the wind
- verb
sail close to the wind
- 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.
Words you can make from LUFFING
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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