RUFFING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of RUFFING
To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.
Of a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it.
To ruffle; to disorder.
To play a trump card to a trick when unable to follow suit (that is, to play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card).
Especially in the form ruff out: to defeat (a card, etc.) by ruffing, thus establishing the master card in the suit led.
To beat a ruff or ruffle, as on a drum.
Of a drum, etc.: to have a ruff or ruffle beaten on it.
Word Details
Is RUFFING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUFFING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RUFFING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for RUFFING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | f | f | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUFFING
47 words from the letters in RUFFING
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How to Use RUFFING in Word Games
RUFFING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RUFFING 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 RUFFING to find 47 additional valid words.