DISTAFFS
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of DISTAFFS
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.
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Is DISTAFFS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISTAFFS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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Letter Values for DISTAFFS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | t | a | f | f | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISTAFFS
100 words from the letters in DISTAFFS
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How to Use DISTAFFS in Word Games
DISTAFFS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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