five-letter word · 12 points
Is JOINT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JOINT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective and a noun, most often meaning “united or combined”.
Quick answer
Is JOINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JOINT is a valid 5-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
- 5
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 15 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
JOINT meaning and definition
JOINT has 4 common senses and works as an adjective and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
JOINT as an adjective
- United or combined.
- Affecting or involving two or more.
JOINT as a noun
- (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion).
- A disreputable place of entertainment.
JOINT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
JOINT 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 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 15 |
JOINT on premium squares
On a double word square JOINT 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 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of JOINT
No other word uses exactly the letters in JOINT.
Shorter words hiding in JOINT
The letters J, O, I, N, T make 19 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble JOINT: all 19 words.
Words like JOINT
One-letter changes to JOINT, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in JOINT
- point7
- joist12
- joins12
- noint5
Add one letter to JOINT
- joints13
Remove one letter from JOINT
- join11
- oint4
More 5-letter words starting with JO
- jolly15
- joker16
- joust12
- jones12
- joule12
- johns15
- joist12
- jolty15
- jorum14
- jotun12
- jowly18
- jobed15
- jobes14
- jocko18
- jocks18
- jodel13
- joeys15
- joins12
JOINT word facts
JOINT is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (O and I) and 3 consonants. It starts with J and ends with T. By corpus frequency, JOINT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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JOINT Scrabble word FAQ
Is JOINT a Scrabble word?
Yes. JOINT is a valid 5-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 JOINT mean?
JOINT is used as an adjective and a noun. Its most common meaning is “united or combined”.
How many points is JOINT worth in Scrabble?
JOINT is worth 12 points in Scrabble: J (8) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is JOINT in Words With Friends?
JOINT is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does JOINT have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in JOINT, but 19 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in JOINT?
You can make 19 shorter words from the letters in JOINT, including JOIN, NO, ON and IN.
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