TUFF
/tʌf/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective
Definition of TUFF
A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.
Strong and resilient; sturdy.
"The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
"To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."
Rugged or physically hardy.
"Only a tough species will survive in the desert."
Examples of TUFF in a Sentence
- "The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."
- "To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."
- "Only a tough species will survive in the desert."
Word Details
Is TUFF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TUFF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TUFF are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TUFF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | f | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TUFF
1 words from the letters in TUFF
2-letter words
How to Use TUFF in Word Games
TUFF is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TUFF 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 TUFF to find 1 additional valid words.