How many points is DISTAFF worth in Scrabble?

DISTAFF is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISTAFF?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISTAFFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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DISTAFF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. DISTAFF means "rod on which wool etc is wound for spinning".

/ˈdɪstɑːf/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪstɑːf/

A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.
Anything traditionally done by or considered of importance to women only.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

rod on which wool etc is wound for spinning

In a sentence: "The distaff is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DISTAFF. It scores 14 points.

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Is DISTAFF a Scrabble word?: DISTAFF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does DISTAFF mean?: rod on which wool etc is wound for spinning
How do you use DISTAFF in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The distaff is noted."
How many points is DISTAFF worth in Scrabble?: DISTAFF is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISTAFF?: DISTAFF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DISTAFF?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISTAFFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.