Buffet
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To strike against something repeatedly and with great force, in the manner of strong winds or waves.
“Strong gales buffeted the coastline throughout the night.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbʊfeɪ/
Syllables
buf·fet
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Wordle
Contains a double F in positions three and four, note the verbal meaning is distinct from the meal-service sense
Scrabble
The two F tiles at 4 points each give strong scoring value, hooks to BUFFETS for a useful extension
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