SAFFRON
/ˈsæfɹən/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SAFFRON
The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.
A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.
An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.
To add saffron to (a food), for taste, colour etc.
"saffroned water, saffroned rice."
To give a saffron colour to (something).
To embellish.
Having an orange-yellow colour.
"The saffron robe of a Buddhist monk."
Examples of SAFFRON in a Sentence
- "saffroned water, saffroned rice."
- "The saffron robe of a Buddhist monk."
Word Details
Is SAFFRON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SAFFRON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SAFFRON earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SAFFRON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | f | f | r | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SAFFRON
72 words from the letters in SAFFRON
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How to Use SAFFRON in Word Games
SAFFRON is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SAFFRON uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SAFFRON to find 72 additional valid words.