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Jackknifing
j 8a 1c 3k 5k 5n 1i 1f 4i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
verb · 11 letters · Common · present participle of jackknife
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does jackknifing mean?
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 jackknifing.
Is JACKKNIFING 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 JACKKNIFING worth?
Scrabble
32 ptsWords With Friends
38 ptsWordfeud
36 ptsNYT Crossplay
38 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in JACKKNIFING
Best shorter words top 30 of 112
jacking 21jinking 19knacking 19kicking 18jack 17finjan 16finnack 16kanji 16kinking 16faiking 15finking 15jink 15knack 15knifing 15faking 14fiking 14gaijin 14jak 14kick 14nicking 14caking 13canikin 13facing 12jinni 12kaik 12kaki 12kink 12ninja 12faik 11faining 11
See all 112 words made from JACKKNIFING Words that end like JACKKNIFING
Common words that share the ending -IFING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -IFINGJackknifing: quick answers
Is JACKKNIFING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JACKKNIFING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 32 points before board bonuses.
How many points is JACKKNIFING worth?
JACKKNIFING scores 32 points in Scrabble, 38 in Words With Friends, 36 in Wordfeud and 38 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does jackknifing mean?
jackknifing is the present participle of jackknife, which means “dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife”.
What words can you make with the letters in JACKKNIFING?
You can make 112 shorter words from JACKKNIFING, such as JACKING, JINKING, KNACKING, KICKING. See the full list.