SOFT is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. SOFT is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept SOFT?
| 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: 37 / 100
Our own measure of how useful SOFT is to know. It scores 7 from 4 tiles, takes 3 hooks, and its letters make up 5.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for SOFT
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How SOFT scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in SOFT, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| s | 1 | 4 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| f | 1 | 2 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 10,212.
What does SOFT mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Easily yielding to pressure or touch rather than firm or hard.
Materials described this way often compress or bend under light force and return to their original shape once released. The word extends beyond touch to describe gentle sounds, mild weather, or a lenient attitude, as when someone gives a soft answer instead of a harsh one. Fabrics like wool and cotton are frequently praised for feeling soft against the skin.
How SOFT is used
Applies to texture, sound, light, and even personality, not just physical touch.
- The kitten curled up on a soft blanket by the fire.
- She spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby.
- Fresh snow left a soft layer across the garden path.
- He prefers a soft mattress rather than a firm one.
- The bread was still warm and soft from the oven.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of SOFT and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with SOFT
Showing 24 of 53 words that begin with SOFT.
Words ending in SOFT
5 words end in SOFT. Useful as a back hook: play SOFT onto a word already on the board.
Words with SOFT inside
8 words contain SOFT in the middle. Words that start with SOFT are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in SOFT
Common questions about SOFT
- Is SOFT valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts SOFT, where it scores 7 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is SOFT worth?
- SOFT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
- What does SOFT mean?
- Easily yielding to pressure or touch rather than firm or hard.
- What letters can be added to SOFT?
- SOFT takes 3 hooks: 0 in front and 3 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of SOFT:
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