WAFT
/wæft/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WAFT
A light breeze.
Something (such as an odor or scent like a perfume) that is carried through the air.
A flag used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal; a waif, a wheft.
To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
"A breeze came in through the open window and wafted her sensuous perfume into my eager nostrils."
To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.
To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon.
Examples of WAFT in a Sentence
- "A breeze came in through the open window and wafted her sensuous perfume into my eager nostrils."
Word Details
Is WAFT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WAFT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WAFT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WAFT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | f | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WAFT
10 words from the letters in WAFT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WAFT in Word Games
WAFT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WAFT 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 WAFT to find 10 additional valid words.