How many points is LUFFING worth in Scrabble?

LUFFING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LUFFING?

LUFFING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LUFFING?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLUFFING, FLUFFING, SLUFFING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

LUFFING

14 pts

LUFFING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. LUFFING is a verb form of luff. LUFF means "to steer a sailing vessel nearer into the wind".

Meaning & examples

verb

(of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
(of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)
To let out (a sail) so that it luffs.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LUFFING is a verb form of luff. LUFF means "to steer a sailing vessel nearer into the wind".

In a sentence: "They luffing."

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Base words

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LUFF10 pts

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Letter Values

= 14

LUFFING Scrabble FAQ

Is LUFFING a Scrabble word?: LUFFING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does LUFFING mean?: LUFFING is a verb form of luff. LUFF means "to steer a sailing vessel nearer into the wind".
How do you use LUFFING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They luffing."
How many points is LUFFING worth in Scrabble?: LUFFING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LUFFING?: LUFFING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LUFFING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLUFFING, FLUFFING, SLUFFING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.