OFF
/ɔːf/
3-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of OFF
noun
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(usually in phrases such as 'from the off', 'at the off', etc.) Beginning; starting point.
"He has been very obviously an untrustworthy narrator right from the off."
verb
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To kill.
"He got in the way so I had him offed."
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To switch off.
"Can you off the light?"
adjective
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Inoperative, disabled.
"All the lights are off."
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Cancelled; not happening.
"The party's off because the hostess is sick."
adverb
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In a direction away from the speaker or object.
"He drove off in a cloud of smoke."
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Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
"Please switch off the light when you leave."
preposition
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Not positioned upon; away from a position upon.
"He's off the roof now."
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Detached, separated, excluded or disconnected from; away from a position of attachment or connection to.
"He was thrown off the team for cheating."
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About the word OFF
Is "OFF" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "OFF" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "OFF" worth?
In Scrabble, "OFF" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "OFF" mean?
(usually in phrases such as 'from the off', 'at the off', etc.) Beginning; starting point.
Does "OFF" have any anagrams?
No, "OFF" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.