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Distaff

Yes, distaff is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does distaff mean?

noun

  1. the sphere of work by women
  2. the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning

adjective

  1. characteristic of or peculiar to a woman female sensitiveness

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for distaff

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of distaff

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DISTAFF.

Words you can make from distaff

Unscramble DISTAFF for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is distaff a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Distaff is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is distaff worth in Scrabble?

Distaff is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does distaff mean?

Distaff means: the sphere of work by women.