three-letter word · 12 points
Is JAB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JAB is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “poke or thrust abruptly”.
Quick answer
Is JAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JAB is a valid 3-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 3
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 15 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
JAB meaning and definition
JAB has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
JAB as a verb
- Poke or thrust abruptly.
- Strike or punch with quick and short blows.
JAB as a noun
- A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).
- A quick short straight punch.
JAB Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
JAB scores 12 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is J, worth 8 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| J | 8 | 10 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| B | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 12 | 15 |
JAB on premium squares
On a double word square JAB scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting J on a triple letter square instead adds 16 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 3 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of JAB
No other word uses exactly the letters in JAB.
Unscramble JAB: 3 words from its letters
The letters J, A, B make 3 shorter words, up to 2 letters long. Most common first.
- ab4
- ba4
- ja9
Words like JAB
One-letter changes to JAB, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in JAB
Add one letter to JAB
- jamb15
- jabs13
Remove one letter from JAB
- ab4
- ja9
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JAB word facts
JAB is a 3-letter word with 3 distinct letters: 1 vowel (A) and 2 consonants. It starts with J and ends with B. By corpus frequency, JAB is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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JAB Scrabble word FAQ
Is JAB a Scrabble word?
Yes. JAB is a valid 3-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does JAB mean?
JAB is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “poke or thrust abruptly”.
How many points is JAB worth in Scrabble?
JAB is worth 12 points in Scrabble: J (8) + A (1) + B (3). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is JAB in Words With Friends?
JAB is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does JAB have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in JAB, but 3 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in JAB?
You can make 3 shorter words from the letters in JAB, including AB, BA and JA.
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