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BLUFF

/blʌf/

5-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 16 Words With Friends points

B 3
L 1
U 1
F 4
F 4

Meaning of BLUFF

noun
  1. An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio.
    "That is only bluff, or a bluff."
  2. An attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does.
    "John's bet was a bluff: he bet without even so much as a pair."
verb
  1. To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.
    "John bluffed by betting without even a pair."
  2. (by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage.
    "The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"
noun
  1. A high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.
  2. A small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow.
adjective
  1. Having a broad, flattened front.
    "the bluff bows of a ship"
  2. Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front.
verb
  1. To fluff, puff or swell up.
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About the word BLUFF

Is "BLUFF" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BLUFF" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BLUFF" worth?

In Scrabble, "BLUFF" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 16 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.

What does "BLUFF" mean?

An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio.

Does "BLUFF" have any anagrams?

No, "BLUFF" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.