Dictionary
Jackknife
j 8a 1c 3k 5k 5n 1i 1f 4e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 9 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does jackknife mean?
noun
a large knife with one or more folding blades
Synonymsclasp knife
a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
verb
dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife
Is JACKKNIFE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is JACKKNIFE worth?
Scrabble
29 ptsWords With Friends
33 ptsWordfeud
32 ptsNYT Crossplay
33 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in JACKKNIFE
Hooks for JACKKNIFE
Add one letter to the front or back of JACKKNIFE to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like JACKKNIFE
Common words that share the ending -IFE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -IFEJackknife: quick answers
Is JACKKNIFE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JACKKNIFE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 29 points before board bonuses.
How many points is JACKKNIFE worth?
JACKKNIFE scores 29 points in Scrabble, 33 in Words With Friends, 32 in Wordfeud and 33 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does jackknife mean?
As a noun, jackknife means “a large knife with one or more folding blades”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in JACKKNIFE?
You can make 106 shorter words from JACKKNIFE, such as JACK, KANJI, FECKIN, JAKE. See the full list.