Definition of JAKS
JAKS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is JAKS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JAKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JAKS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JAKS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | a | k | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JAKS
9 words from the letters in JAKS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JAKS in Word Games
JAKS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JAKS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble JAKS to find 9 additional valid words.