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Yes, BUFFER is a Scrabble word!

Letter values in Scrabble US: B 3, U 1, F 4, F 4, E 1, R 1.

Is it a valid word?

  • Scrabble US: valid, 14 points.

About BUFFER

BUFFER is a valid word in the official Scrabble dictionary (US), the UK Scrabble Dictionary and Words with Friends (ENABLE).

Definitions

noun

  1. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
  2. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
  3. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
  4. (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
  5. a power tool used to buff surfaces
  6. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
  7. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

verb

  1. add a buffer (a solution)
  2. protect from impact

adjective

  1. of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

Synonyms

Also: buffer zone, buffer storage, buffer store.

All synonyms of BUFFER

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