TAKEOFF is a valid Scrabble word — 17 points
Yes. TAKEOFF is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 17 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept TAKEOFF?
| 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: 59 / 100
Our own measure of how useful TAKEOFF is to know. It scores 17 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.7% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for TAKEOFF
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
takeoffsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How TAKEOFF scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in TAKEOFF, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| t | 1 | 6 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| k | 1 | 1 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| f | 2 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 3,088 thousand.
What does TAKEOFF mean in Scrabble?
noun
The act of leaving the ground, especially when an aircraft begins its flight.
A takeoff is the opening move of a flight and the moment passengers feel the engines work hardest. The word also covers a humorous imitation of someone, or the point from which something launches.
How TAKEOFF is used
Takeoff is a countable noun in aviation, sport and comedy, written as one word in American usage.
- The takeoff was delayed by thick fog.
- His takeoff of the headmaster had the whole room laughing.
- A long run was needed before the takeoff jump.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of TAKEOFF and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of TAKEOFF
The 7 tiles of TAKEOFF in a different order — 1 found.
Words starting with TAKEOFF
1 longer words begin with TAKEOFF.
Shorter words from the letters in TAKEOFF
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Common questions about TAKEOFF
- Is TAKEOFF valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts TAKEOFF, where it scores 17 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is TAKEOFF worth?
- TAKEOFF is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
- What does TAKEOFF mean?
- The act of leaving the ground, especially when an aircraft begins its flight.
- What letters can be added to TAKEOFF?
- TAKEOFF takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of TAKEOFF:
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