Gaff

/ɡæf/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts4 letters
Definition of Gaff

noun

  1. A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
  2. A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.

    "We politely ignored his gaff."

  3. A trick or con.

    "The sideshow feat was just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled."

  4. The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
  5. A garment worn to hide the genitals.

verb

  1. To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
  2. To cheat or hoax.
  3. To gamble.
  4. To affix or cover with gaffer tape.
Anagrams of Gaff

No exact anagrams found for "gaff". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Synonyms & Antonyms

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Gaff"

Gaff is a 4-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Gaff" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "gaff" is a medium-scoring word.