HIGHJACK
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HIGHJACK
An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.
An instance of a seizure and redirection of a process.
An amendment which deletes the contents of a bill and inserts entirely new provisions.
To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).
To seize control of some process or resource to achieve a purpose other than its originally intended one.
To seize control of a networked computer by means of infecting it with a worm or other malware, thereby turning it into a zombie.
Word Details
Is HIGHJACK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HIGHJACK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HIGHJACK uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HIGHJACK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | g | h | j | a | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 28 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 30 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HIGHJACK
36 words from the letters in HIGHJACK
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How to Use HIGHJACK in Word Games
HIGHJACK is worth 28 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HIGHJACK to find 36 additional valid words.