What does CUFF mean?

CUFF is a valid word in the ENABLE word game list, worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends.

Pronunciation
/kʌf/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
14
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
  2. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

verb

  1. hit with the hand
  2. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs“The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

cuffs13cuffed15cuffing16

Anagrams of CUFF

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Word lists

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Questions

Is CUFF a Scrabble word?

CUFF is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Official tournament dictionaries differ slightly, so check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is CUFF worth?

CUFF is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.