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JOLT

/dʒɒlt/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

J 8/10
O 1/1
L 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of JOLT

noun

An act of jolting.

noun

A surprise or shock.

noun

A long prison sentence.

verb

To push or shake abruptly and roughly.

"The bus jolted its passengers at every turn."

verb

To knock sharply

verb

To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert

"I jolted her out of complacency."

Examples of JOLT in a Sentence

  • "The bus jolted its passengers at every turn."
  • "I jolted her out of complacency."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is JOLT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: Short words like JOLT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for JOLT

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

Letter jolt Total
Scrabble 8111 11
WWF 10121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in JOLT

6 words from the letters in JOLT

How to Use JOLT in Word Games

JOLT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: JOLT 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 JOLT to find 6 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About JOLT

What does JOLT mean?
JOLT is a noun. An act of jolting.
Is JOLT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JOLT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is JOLT worth in Scrabble?
JOLT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from JOLT?
You can make 6 words from the letters in JOLT. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.