Definition of JINX
JINX is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is JINX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JINX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JINX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JINX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | i | n | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JINX
4 words from the letters in JINX
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JINX in Word Games
JINX is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JINX 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 JINX to find 4 additional valid words.