Tuff
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A type of rock formed from volcanic ash and pyroclastic debris that has been compacted and consolidated after an eruption.
“Many ancient Roman buildings were constructed from blocks of locally quarried tuff.”
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The double-F ending is uncommon and worth testing, U as the sole vowel, a pattern that eliminates several frequent letters
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Worth 7 points, the double-F scores well, and TUFFS is valid for an easy S extension
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