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Lockjaw
l 1o 1c 3k 5j 8a 1w 4
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does lockjaw mean?
noun
an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
Synonymstetanus
Is LOCKJAW 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 LOCKJAW worth?
Scrabble
23 ptsWords With Friends
27 ptsWordfeud
26 ptsNYT Crossplay
28 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LOCKJAW
Hooks for LOCKJAW
Add one letter to the front or back of LOCKJAW to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Lockjaw: quick answers
Is LOCKJAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LOCKJAW 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 LOCKJAW worth?
LOCKJAW scores 23 points in Scrabble, 27 in Words With Friends, 26 in Wordfeud and 28 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does lockjaw mean?
As a noun, lockjaw means “an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds”.
What words can you make with the letters in LOCKJAW?
You can make 56 shorter words from LOCKJAW, such as JACK, JOCK, JAK, JOWL. See the full list.