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cuff

noun · verb

Cuff can refer to the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg or shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs. As a verb, cuff can mean to get involved in a relationship with another person, confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs, or hit with the hand.

5 meanings4 lettersScrabble 12

Length

4

Scrabble

12

WWF

14

Starts

CU

Ends

UFF

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “CUFF” Mean?

cuff has 5 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

2 senses
1

the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

Synonyms

2

shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

Verb

3 senses
1

hit with the hand

The fighter managed to cuff his opponent

Synonyms

2

confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime

They want to cuff the prisoners

3

to get involved in a relationship with another person

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

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Definition

the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

Length

4 letters

Starts With

C

Ends With

F

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Letters

C, U, F, F

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

c
u
f
f

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for cuff.

CUFF is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 12.
It starts with C and ends with F.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 25%.
It has 1 repeated letter.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCC.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using cuff in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

CUFF has a Scrabble score of 12. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

CUFF is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

CUFF can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 4-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

CUFF contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

3

Repeated Letters

1

Highest Value Letter

F

Letter Pattern

ABCC

CV Pattern

CVCC

Vowel Share

25%

Consonant Share

75%

Bigrams

CU, UF, FF

Trigrams

CUF, UFF

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for cuff.

CUFF is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with C and ends with F, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 4 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 12, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with C and ends with F, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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