GRUFF is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. GRUFF is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept GRUFF?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 36 / 100
Our own measure of how useful GRUFF is to know. It scores 12 from 5 tiles, takes 2 hooks, and its letters make up 3.4% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for GRUFF
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How GRUFF scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in GRUFF, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| g | 1 | 3 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| f | 2 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 1,046 thousand.
What does GRUFF mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Rough or harsh in manner, voice, or appearance, often while concealing a kinder nature underneath.
A gruff person speaks in a low, gravelly voice and often seems short-tempered or unfriendly at first meeting. The word gruff is frequently applied to characters, especially older men, whose brusque exterior hides genuine warmth or concern. It describes tone and manner rather than actual cruelty, so a gruff shopkeeper might still be generous underneath the rough surface.
How GRUFF is used
Common in everyday description of voice or manner, especially for characters who seem harsh but are not truly unkind.
- The old sailor had a gruff voice but a soft heart.
- He gave a gruff reply and walked away.
- Her gruff manner surprised the new employees.
- The gruff foreman softened once he knew the workers better.
- Despite his gruff tone, he paid for the repairs himself.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of GRUFF and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with GRUFF
13 longer words begin with GRUFF.
Words with GRUFF inside
4 words contain GRUFF in the middle. Words that start with GRUFF are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in GRUFF
Common questions about GRUFF
- Is GRUFF valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts GRUFF, where it scores 14 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is GRUFF worth?
- GRUFF is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
- What does GRUFF mean?
- Rough or harsh in manner, voice, or appearance, often while concealing a kinder nature underneath.
- What letters can be added to GRUFF?
- GRUFF takes 2 hooks: 0 in front and 2 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of GRUFF:
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