JUJU
/ˈdʒuːdʒu/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of JUJU
A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers.
The magical or supernatural power of such a charm.
The (usually negative) karmic consequences of an action or behavior.
"That's some bad juju."
A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
A genre of popular Nigerian music that comes from traditional Yoruba percussion traditions.
Examples of JUJU in a Sentence
- "That's some bad juju."
Word Details
Is JUJU a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JUJU is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JUJU are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JUJU
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | u | j | u | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 10 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 24 |
How to Use JUJU in Word Games
JUJU is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JUJU 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.
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