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BUFF

/bʌf/

4-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points

B 3
U 1
F 4
F 4

Meaning of BUFF

noun
  1. Undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.
  2. A tool, often one covered with buff leather, used for polishing.
verb
  1. To polish and make shiny by rubbing.
    "He was already buffing the car's hubs."
  2. To make a character or an item stronger.
    "I noticed that the pistols were buffed in the update."
adjective
  1. Of the color of buff leather, a brownish yellow.
  2. Unusually muscular. (also buffed or buffed out)
    "The bouncer was a big, buff dude with tattoos, a shaved head, and a serious scowl."
noun
  1. A buffet; a blow.
verb
  1. To strike.
noun
  1. A buffalo, or the meat of a buffalo.
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About the word BUFF

Is "BUFF" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BUFF" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BUFF" worth?

In Scrabble, "BUFF" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "BUFF" mean?

Undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.

Does "BUFF" have any anagrams?

No, "BUFF" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.