Is TIPSTAFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TIPSTAFF is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TIPSTAFF mean?
- noun
staff with a metal tip carried as a sign of office by e.g. a bailiff or constable
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
8
Letters
T (1) + I (1) + P (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + F (4) + F (4) = 16 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 TIPSTAFF
Single letters that turn TIPSTAFF 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
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