01 Word definition

scaffold

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is SCAFFOLD a word?

Yes. SCAFFOLD is a 8-letter noun. a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SCAFFOLD?

S-C-A-F-F-O-L-D

SCAFFOLD contains 8 letters, begins with S, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)

2noun

  1. a temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score17points
Words With Friends19points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SCAFFOLD spelled?

S1C2A3F4F5O6L7D8
Starts withSCAFirst 3 letters
Ends withOLDLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats F
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About SCAFFOLD.

How do you spell SCAFFOLD?

SCAFFOLD is spelled S-C-A-F-F-O-L-D. It contains 8 letters.