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Word: TUFTY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 U 1 F 4 T 1 Y 4
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /tหˆสŒfti/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of TUFTY

Adjective
  1. Having the form of or resembling a tuft (โ€œa bunch of grass, hair, etc., held together at the baseโ€).
  2. Covered in or having many tufts.
  3. Covered with tufts (โ€œsmall clumps of bushes or treesโ€).
Noun
  1. The tufted duck (Aythya fuligula).
Adjective
  1. Of a cow: seeking a bull to mate with.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "tufty" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "tufty" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TUFTY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TUFTY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TUFTY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TUFTY is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in TUFTY? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in TUFTY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TUFTY:

  • # the tufty effect
  • # master of tufty
  • # playing with tufty
  • # in terms of tufty

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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