Definition of JAY
Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.
Other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.
Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium.
The name of the Latin-script letter J.
A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
Word Details
Is JAY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JAY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JAY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JAY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | a | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JAY
3 words from the letters in JAY
2-letter words
How to Use JAY in Word Games
JAY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JAY 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 JAY to find 3 additional valid words.