SCRUFFS
7 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of SCRUFFS
Someone with an untidy appearance.
"That candidate will never get the job: he's a right scruff."
Stubble, facial hair (on males).
Crust.
The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
"He grabbed his unruly kid by the scruff of the neck, and took him home."
Examples of SCRUFFS in a Sentence
- "That candidate will never get the job: he's a right scruff."
- "He grabbed his unruly kid by the scruff of the neck, and took him home."
Word Details
Is SCRUFFS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCRUFFS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SCRUFFS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for SCRUFFS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | r | u | f | f | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCRUFFS
34 words from the letters in SCRUFFS
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How to Use SCRUFFS in Word Games
SCRUFFS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SCRUFFS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SCRUFFS to find 34 additional valid words.