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Luff

Yes, luff is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does luff mean?

noun

  1. (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
  2. the act of sailing close to the wind

verb

  1. sail close to the wind
  2. flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides the sails luffed

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for luff

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of luff

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LUFF.

Words you can make from luff

Unscramble LUFF for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is luff a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Luff 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 luff worth in Scrabble?

Luff is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does luff mean?

Luff means: (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast.