buff

/bəf/ verbnounadjective
4 letters1 syllable12 points in Scrabble®14 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS8
VERB
1

Strike, beat repeatedly.

“The wind buffeted him”

2

Polish and make shiny.

“buff the wooden floors”

“buff my shoes”

NOUN
1

An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring).

2

A medium to dark tan color.

3

An ardent follower and admirer.

4

A soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen.

5

Bare skin.

“swimming in the buff means to swim naked”

ADJECTIVE
1

Of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather.

WORD FORMS
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GAME SCORES
Scrabble®12 points
Words With Friends®14 points
Double word24 points
Triple word36 points
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Starts & ends withB … F
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