JONES
/dʒoʊnz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of JONES
Heroin.
An addiction or intense craving.
"I’ve got a basketball jones!"
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
Is JONES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JONES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | j | o | n | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JONES
30 words from the letters in JONES
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.