TAFFETA is a valid Scrabble word — 13 points
Yes. TAFFETA is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept TAFFETA?
| Official Scrabble Players Dictionary USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word List USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble Words English in most countries | Valid |
| Words with Friends Zynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 56 / 100
Our own measure of how useful TAFFETA is to know. It scores 13 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.6% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for TAFFETA
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
taffetasChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How TAFFETA scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in TAFFETA, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| t | 2 | 6 |
| a | 2 | 9 |
| f | 2 | 2 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 2,470 thousand.
What does TAFFETA mean in Scrabble?
noun
A crisp, smooth, glossy fabric of silk or synthetic fibre.
Taffeta rustles when it moves and holds its shape, so it is used for evening gowns, ribbons and linings. The fabric catches light with a sheen that looks almost wet. Wedding and prom dresses are classic taffeta garments.
How TAFFETA is used
Taffeta names a fabric and is often used in fashion and costume.
- Her gown was made of green taffeta.
- The taffeta rustled as she walked in.
- He tied the gift with a taffeta ribbon.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of TAFFETA and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with TAFFETA
2 longer words begin with TAFFETA.
Shorter words from the letters in TAFFETA
Common questions about TAFFETA
- Is TAFFETA valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts TAFFETA, where it scores 13 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is TAFFETA worth?
- TAFFETA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
- What does TAFFETA mean?
- A crisp, smooth, glossy fabric of silk or synthetic fibre.
- What letters can be added to TAFFETA?
- TAFFETA takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of TAFFETA:
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