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Ijtihad
i 1j 8t 1i 1h 4a 1d 2
About 3 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : not valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : not valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does ijtihad mean?
noun
the endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars; by the end of the 10th century theologians decided that debate on such matters would be closed and Muslim theology and law were frozen
“some reform-minded Islamic scholars believe that reopening ijtihad is a prerequisite for the survival of Islam”
Is IJTIHAD a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | No |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | No |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is IJTIHAD worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in IJTIHAD
Hooks for IJTIHAD
Add one letter to the front or back of IJTIHAD to make another word.
Front hooks
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Back hooks
Ijtihad: quick answers
Is IJTIHAD a valid Scrabble word?
Only in Collins. IJTIHAD is valid in Scrabble outside North America (Collins/SOWPODS) but not in the North American NWL list.
How many points is IJTIHAD worth?
IJTIHAD scores 18 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does ijtihad mean?
As a noun, ijtihad means “the endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars”.
What words can you make with the letters in IJTIHAD?
You can make 36 shorter words from IJTIHAD, such as JIHADI, HADJI, JIHAD, HADJ. See the full list.