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JETTISON

/ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

J 8/10
E 1/1
T 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
S 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of JETTISON

noun

(collective) Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon.

noun

The action of jettisoning items.

verb

To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load.

"The ballooners had to jettison all of their sand bags to make it over the final hill."

verb

To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective.

Synonyms of JETTISON

Words with similar meaning

Examples of JETTISON in a Sentence

  • "The ballooners had to jettison all of their sand bags to make it over the final hill."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is JETTISON a Scrabble Word?

Yes, JETTISON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: JETTISON uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for JETTISON

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter jettison Total
Scrabble 81111111 15
WWF 101111112 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in JETTISON

100 words from the letters in JETTISON

How to Use JETTISON in Word Games

JETTISON is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About JETTISON

What does JETTISON mean?
JETTISON is a noun. (collective) Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon.
Is JETTISON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JETTISON is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is JETTISON worth in Scrabble?
JETTISON is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from JETTISON?
You can make 100 words from the letters in JETTISON. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of JETTISON?
Synonyms of JETTISON include: jetsam ballast, chuck, discard, ditch, dump, junk. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.