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Is JUMP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, JUMP is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “move forward by leaps and bounds”.

Quick answer

Is JUMP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. JUMP is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
4
Scrabble
15 pts
Words With Friends
20 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

JUMP meaning and definition

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

JUMP as a verb

  1. Move forward by leaps and bounds.
  2. Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm.
  3. Make a sudden physical attack on.

JUMP as a noun

  1. A sudden and decisive increase.

JUMP Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

JUMP scores 15 in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is J, worth 8 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
J810
U12
M34
P34
Total1520

JUMP on premium squares

On a double word square JUMP scores 30 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 45. 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 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of JUMP

No other word uses exactly the letters in JUMP.

Shorter words hiding in JUMP

The letters J, U, M, P make 4 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble JUMP: all 4 words.

Words like JUMP

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

Change one letter in JUMP

Add one letter to JUMP

  • jumpy19
  • jumps16

Remove one letter from JUMP

  • ump7

More 4-letter words starting with JU

  • just11
  • junk15
  • jury14
  • juju18
  • juke15
  • jute11
  • judo12
  • juba13
  • jube13
  • juco13
  • juds12
  • judy15
  • juga12
  • jugs12
  • juku15
  • jupe13
  • jura11
  • jure11

JUMP word facts

JUMP is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (U) and 3 consonants. It starts with J and ends with P. By corpus frequency, JUMP is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters J, U, M, P on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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JUMP Scrabble word FAQ

Is JUMP a Scrabble word?

Yes. JUMP is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does JUMP mean?

JUMP is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “move forward by leaps and bounds”.

How many points is JUMP worth in Scrabble?

JUMP is worth 15 points in Scrabble: J (8) + U (1) + M (3) + P (3). On a double word square it scores 30, and on a triple word square 45.

How many points is JUMP in Words With Friends?

JUMP is worth 20 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does JUMP have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in JUMP, but 4 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in JUMP?

You can make 4 shorter words from the letters in JUMP, including UP, MU, UMP and UM.

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