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JONES

/dʒoʊnz/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of JONES

noun

Heroin.

noun

An addiction or intense craving.

"I’ve got a basketball jones!"

verb

Have an intense craving.

"I’m jonesing for some basketball."

Examples of JONES in a Sentence

  • "I’ve got a basketball jones!"
  • "I’m jonesing for some basketball."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is JONES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: JONES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for JONES

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

Letter jones Total
Scrabble 81111 12
WWF 101211 15

How to Use JONES in Word Games

JONES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, JONES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble JONES to find 30 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About JONES

What does JONES mean?
JONES is a noun. Heroin.
Is JONES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JONES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is JONES worth in Scrabble?
JONES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from JONES?
You can make 30 words from the letters in JONES. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.