1noun
an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
01 Word definition
ruff
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is RUFF a word?
Yes. RUFF is a 4-letter noun. an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-U-F-FHow do you spell RUFF?
RUFF contains 4 letters, begins with R, and ends with F.
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2noun
common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗frillPhilomachus pugnax
02 Letter breakdown
How is RUFF spelled?
R1U2F3F4
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How do you spell RUFF?
RUFF is spelled R-U-F-F. It contains 4 letters.