Scruff
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The back of the neck, especially as grasped to lift or restrain a person or animal.
“She grabbed the puppy by the scruff and lifted it gently.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/skrʌf/
Related Words
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Double F at the end is a useful pattern, SCRU plus FF narrows guesses efficiently
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 16 points, the double F is high-scoring and SCRUFF is a short, dense word for the tile value
Words Related to Scruff
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up scruff in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!