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Jives
j 8i 1v 4e 1s 1
About 1 syllable
noun · verb · 5 letters · Less common · plural and third-person singular form of jive
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does jives mean?
Is JIVES 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) | Yes |
How many points is JIVES worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in JIVES
Words that end like JIVES
Common words that share the ending -IVES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -IVES Jives: quick answers
Is JIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JIVES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is JIVES worth?
JIVES scores 15 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does jives mean?
jives is the plural and third-person singular form of jive, which means “a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in JIVES?
You can make 9 shorter words from JIVES, such as JIVE, VIES, VISE, VIE. See the full list.