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Is JACKET a Scrabble Word?

Yes, JACKET is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a short coat”.

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Is JACKET a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. JACKET is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.

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Letters
6
Scrabble
19 pts
Words With Friends
22 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

JACKET meaning and definition

JACKET has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

JACKET as a noun

  1. A short coat.
  2. An outer wrapping or casing.
  3. (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth.

JACKET as a verb

  1. Provide with a thermally non-conducting cover.

JACKET Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

JACKET scores 19 in Scrabble and 22 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is J, worth 8 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
J810
A11
C34
K55
E11
T11
Total1922

JACKET on premium squares

On a double word square JACKET scores 38 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 57. 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 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of JACKET

No other word uses exactly the letters in JACKET.

Shorter words hiding in JACKET

The letters J, A, C, K, E, T make 36 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble JACKET: all 36 words.

Words like JACKET

One-letter changes to JACKET, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in JACKET

  • racket12
  • packet14
  • backet14
  • jacked20
  • jacker19
  • nacket12
  • tacket12

Add one letter to JACKET

  • jackets20

More 6-letter words starting with JA

  • jaunty16
  • jabber17
  • jagged16
  • jangle14
  • jargon14
  • jabiru15
  • jammed18
  • jackal19
  • jaeger14
  • jagger15
  • jaguar14
  • jailed14
  • jailer13
  • jailor13
  • jalopy18
  • jamjar22
  • jammer17
  • jampan17

JACKET word facts

JACKET is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (A and E) and 4 consonants. It starts with J and ends with T. By corpus frequency, JACKET is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters J, A, C, K, E, T on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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JACKET Scrabble word FAQ

Is JACKET a Scrabble word?

Yes. JACKET is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does JACKET mean?

JACKET is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a short coat”.

How many points is JACKET worth in Scrabble?

JACKET is worth 19 points in Scrabble: J (8) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + E (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 38, and on a triple word square 57.

How many points is JACKET in Words With Friends?

JACKET is worth 22 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does JACKET have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in JACKET, but 36 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in JACKET?

You can make 36 shorter words from the letters in JACKET, including TAKE, ACT, ACE and JET.

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