JAM
/ˈdʒæːm/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of JAM
A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
A difficult situation.
Blockage, congestion.
"A traffic jam caused us to miss the game's first period."
To get something stuck in a confined space.
"Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door."
To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze.
"The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters."
To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up"
"A single accident can jam the roads for hours."
A kind of frock for children.
(interior decorating) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace.
Examples of JAM in a Sentence
- "A traffic jam caused us to miss the game's first period."
- "Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door."
- "The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters."
- "A single accident can jam the roads for hours."
Word Details
Is JAM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JAM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JAM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JAM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | a | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JAM
3 words from the letters in JAM
2-letter words
How to Use JAM in Word Games
JAM is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JAM is only 3 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 JAM to find 3 additional valid words.