JESS
/dʒɛs/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adverb
Definition of JESS
A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.
To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.
A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc.
A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.
A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers.
A hard, black form of coal, sometimes used in jewellery.
(color) The colour of jet coal, deep grey.
Only, simply, merely.
"He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me."
Examples of JESS in a Sentence
- "He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me."
- "Just follow the directions on the box."
- "I just called to say "hi"."
Word Details
Is JESS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JESS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JESS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | e | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JESS
5 words from the letters in JESS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JESS in Word Games
JESS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JESS 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 JESS to find 5 additional valid words.