Is STAFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STAFF is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STAFF mean?
- noun
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
“the hospital has an excellent nursing staff”
- verb
provide with staff
“This position is not always staffed”
- noun
a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
“he walked with the help of a wooden staff”
- noun
the body of teachers and administrators at a school
“the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + F (4) + F (4) = 11 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 STAFF
Single letters that turn STAFF 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 STAFF
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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