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Scuff

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to scrape the surface of a shoe or floor

He would scuff his shoes walking through the gravel.

Pronunciation

IPA

/skʌf/

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Synonyms

muledrag

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Wordle

"Scuff" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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"Scuff" is worth 13 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

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