How many points is JAFFA worth in Scrabble?

JAFFA is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JAFFA?

JAFFA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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18 pts

JAFFA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. JAFFA means "(in cricket) well-bowled ball".

Pronunciation

A type of sweet orange, normally seedless.
An impotent or infertile male.
A ball that is very difficult for the batsman to hit because it moves erratically either through the air or off the pitch

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(in cricket) well-bowled ball

In a sentence: "The jaffa is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of JAFFA. It scores 18 points.

Add one letter after JAFFA. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in JAFFA, without blank tiles.

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Is JAFFA a Scrabble word?: JAFFA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does JAFFA mean?: (in cricket) well-bowled ball
How do you use JAFFA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The jaffa is noted."
How many points is JAFFA worth in Scrabble?: JAFFA is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JAFFA?: JAFFA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to JAFFA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes JAFFAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.