JAWS
/d͡ʒɑz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of JAWS
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
The part of the face below the mouth.
"His jaw dropped in amazement."
Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
"the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death."
To assail or abuse by scolding.
To scold; to clamor.
To talk; to converse.
The mouth
The borders of anything which has a mouthlike aspect.
"Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible."
Examples of JAWS in a Sentence
- "His jaw dropped in amazement."
- "the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death."
- "Open the jaws of the wrench and wide as possible."
Word Details
Is JAWS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JAWS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JAWS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JAWS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | a | w | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JAWS
9 words from the letters in JAWS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JAWS in Word Games
JAWS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JAWS 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 JAWS to find 9 additional valid words.