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Jackknifes
j 8a 1c 3k 5k 5n 1i 1f 4e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 10 letters · Common · plural and third-person singular form of jackknife
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does jackknifes 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
Definitions shown for jackknife, the base form of jackknifes.
Is JACKKNIFES 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 JACKKNIFES worth?
Scrabble
30 ptsWords With Friends
34 ptsWordfeud
33 ptsNYT Crossplay
34 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in JACKKNIFES
Best shorter words top 30 of 283
jackknife 29jackies 20jacksie 20jacks 18jack 17kanjis 17jakes 16jinks 16kanji 16knacks 16knicks 16feckin 15jake 15jaks 15jink 15kecks 15kicks 15knack 15fecks 14jak 14keck 14kick 14ekkas 13faikes 13feck 13kaiks 13kakis 13kenafs 13kikes 13kinks 13
See all 283 words made from JACKKNIFES Words that end like JACKKNIFES
Common words that share the ending -IFES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -IFESJackknifes: quick answers
Is JACKKNIFES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JACKKNIFES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 30 points before board bonuses.
How many points is JACKKNIFES worth?
JACKKNIFES scores 30 points in Scrabble, 34 in Words With Friends, 33 in Wordfeud and 34 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does jackknifes mean?
jackknifes is the plural and third-person singular form of jackknife, which 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 JACKKNIFES?
You can make 283 shorter words from JACKKNIFES, such as JACKKNIFE, JACKIES, JACKSIE, JACKS. See the full list.