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Is RUFF a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RUFF is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUFF mean?

  1. noun

    an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

  2. noun

    a high tight collar

  3. noun

    common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season

  4. noun

    (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

4

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + F (4) + F (4) = 10 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 RUFF

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

Words you can make from RUFF

The 1 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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