JUGULAR
/ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lə/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of JUGULAR
A jugular vein.
(by extension) Any critical vulnerability.
"It was vicious; he went for the jugular."
Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.
(of fish) Having ventral fins attached under the throat.
Relating to juggling.
Examples of JUGULAR in a Sentence
- "It was vicious; he went for the jugular."
Word Details
Is JUGULAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JUGULAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of JUGULAR earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for JUGULAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | u | g | u | l | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JUGULAR
42 words from the letters in JUGULAR
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How to Use JUGULAR in Word Games
JUGULAR is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since JUGULAR uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble JUGULAR to find 42 additional valid words.