DISTAFF
/ˈdɪstɑːf/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DISTAFF
A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.
Anything traditionally done by or considered of importance to women only.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of women.
Of the maternal side of a family.
Word Details
Is DISTAFF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISTAFF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DISTAFF earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for DISTAFF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | t | a | f | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISTAFF
82 words from the letters in DISTAFF
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How to Use DISTAFF in Word Games
DISTAFF is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DISTAFF uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISTAFF to find 82 additional valid words.