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Is PUFFER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PUFFER mean?

  1. noun

    delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver

  2. noun

    any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + F (4) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 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 PUFFER

Single letters that turn PUFFER 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 hooks2

Words you can make from PUFFER

The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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