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BLUFFEST

8 letters

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Classic 11 pts
Big 11 pts
Super Big 11 pts

BLUFFEST is a valid 8-letter Boggle word. It's listed in all three major word lists — TWL06, SOWPODS, and ENABLE1. It scores 11 in Classic, 11 in Big, and 11 in Super Big Boggle.

BLUFFEST root BLUFF-est

Word family

BLUFF 2 BLUFFS-s 3 BLUFFING-ing 11 BLUFFED-ed 5 BLUFFER-er 5
noun
  1. countableuncountableAn act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.
    • That is only bluff, or That is only a bluff.
  2. countableuncountableAn attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does.
    • John’s bet was a bluff: he bet without even so much as a pair.
  3. USdateduncountableThe card game poker.
  4. countableOne who bluffs; a bluffer.
  5. countabledatedslanguncountablePretense, excuse.
  6. A high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.
  7. A small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow.
verb
  1. To make a bluff; to give the impression that one’s hand is stronger than it is.
    • John bluffed by betting without even a pair.
  2. To frighten, deter, or deceive with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate or gain some advantage.
    • The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?
  3. To perform or achieve by bluffing.
    • We bluffed our way past the guards.
  4. ManglishSinglishTo give false information intentionally, to lie (to someone), to deceive; to put on an act.
  5. To fluff, puff or swell up.
adjective
  1. Having a broad, flattened front.
    • the bluff bows of a ship
  2. Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front.
  3. Surly; churlish; gruff; rough.
  4. Roughly frank and hearty in one's manners.
    • a bluff answer
    • a bluff manner of talking
    • a bluff sea captain