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Jambalaya
j 8a 1m 3b 3a 1l 1a 1y 4a 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does jambalaya mean?
noun
spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery
Is JAMBALAYA 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 JAMBALAYA worth?
Scrabble
23 ptsWords With Friends
27 ptsWordfeud
26 ptsNYT Crossplay
27 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in JAMBALAYA
Hooks for JAMBALAYA
Add one letter to the front or back of JAMBALAYA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like JAMBALAYA
Common words that share the ending -AYA, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -AYAJambalaya: quick answers
Is JAMBALAYA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JAMBALAYA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 23 points before board bonuses.
How many points is JAMBALAYA worth?
JAMBALAYA scores 23 points in Scrabble, 27 in Words With Friends, 26 in Wordfeud and 27 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does jambalaya mean?
As a noun, jambalaya means “spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery”.
What words can you make with the letters in JAMBALAYA?
You can make 54 shorter words from JAMBALAYA, such as JAMB, JAY, BALMY, JAB. See the full list.