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JACKALS

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

J 8/10
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
A 1/1
L 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of JACKALS

noun

Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

noun

A person who performs menial/routine tasks, a dogsbody.

noun

A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.

verb

To perform menial or routine tasks

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
24
points

Is JACKALS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, JACKALS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of JACKALS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 70 points total.

Letter Values for JACKALS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter jackals Total
Scrabble 8135111 20
WWF 10145121 24

How to Use JACKALS in Word Games

JACKALS is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since JACKALS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 70 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble JACKALS to find 48 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About JACKALS

What does JACKALS mean?
JACKALS is a noun. Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
Is JACKALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JACKALS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is JACKALS worth in Scrabble?
JACKALS is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from JACKALS?
You can make 48 words from the letters in JACKALS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.