Setoff
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A stepped reduction in the thickness of a wall or structure at a higher level, where it narrows abruptly.
“The architect incorporated a setoff halfway up the tower to reduce the load on the foundations.”
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Double F at the end is distinctive, SET is embedded at the start, OFF makes it recognisable
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, double F (4 pts each) makes this excellent value, SET and OFF sub-words
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