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Jackstraw
j 8a 1c 3k 5s 1t 1r 1a 1w 4
About 2 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does jackstraw mean?
noun
a thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws
Synonymsspillikin
Is JACKSTRAW 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 JACKSTRAW worth?
Scrabble
25 ptsWords With Friends
28 ptsWordfeud
28 ptsNYT Crossplay
29 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in JACKSTRAW
Best shorter words top 30 of 166
jacks 18jack 17jarks 16swaraj 16awrack 15jaks 15jark 15wracks 15cawks 14jak 14jaws 14swack 14wacks 14wrack 14cawk 13jartas 13jaw 13wack 13jarta 12kawas 12rajas 12tracks 12wakas 12warks 12ajar 11carks 11jars 11kawa 11kaws 11racks 11
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Jackstraw: quick answers
Is JACKSTRAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JACKSTRAW is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 25 points before board bonuses.
How many points is JACKSTRAW worth?
JACKSTRAW scores 25 points in Scrabble, 28 in Words With Friends, 28 in Wordfeud and 29 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does jackstraw mean?
As a noun, jackstraw means “a thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws”.
What words can you make with the letters in JACKSTRAW?
You can make 166 shorter words from JACKSTRAW, such as JACKS, JACK, JARKS, SWARAJ. See the full list.