Is “Luff” a Scrabble word?
Yes
LUFF
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Luff
/lʌf/
noun
1.The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind.
“By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.”
2.The act of sailing a ship close to the wind.
3.The roundest part of a ship's bow.
verb
1.(of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
2.(of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)
3.To let out (a sail) so that it luffs.