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GOOF

/ɡuːf/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

G 2/3
O 1/1
O 1/1
F 4/4

Definition of GOOF

noun

A mistake or error.

"I made a goof in that last calculation."

noun

A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.

"Your little brother is a total goof."

noun

A child molester.

verb

To make a mistake.

"It's my fault. I goofed."

verb

To engage in mischief.

"We were just goofing by painting the neighbor's cat green."

Synonyms of GOOF

Words with similar meaning

Examples of GOOF in a Sentence

  • "I made a goof in that last calculation."
  • "Your little brother is a total goof."
  • "It's my fault. I goofed."
  • "We were just goofing by painting the neighbor's cat green."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is GOOF a Scrabble Word?

Yes, GOOF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like GOOF are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for GOOF

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter goof Total
Scrabble 2114 8
WWF 3114 9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GOOF

7 words from the letters in GOOF

How to Use GOOF in Word Games

GOOF is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: GOOF is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GOOF to find 7 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GOOF

What does GOOF mean?
GOOF is a noun. A mistake or error.
Is GOOF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GOOF is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GOOF worth in Scrabble?
GOOF is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from GOOF?
You can make 7 words from the letters in GOOF. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GOOF?
Synonyms of GOOF include: blooper, boo-boo, error, faux pas, fluff, gaffe. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.