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Word: JEMMY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
J 8 E 1 M 3 M 3 Y 4
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /dส’หˆemmi/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 19 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile J (8 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "MM". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy Contains high-value "J" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

Definition of JEMMY

noun
  1. A baked sheep's head.
  2. An immigrant.
  3. A greatcoat.
verb
  1. To shoehorn, to cram.

    "two thousand people jemmied into a stadium built for fifteen hundred"

adjective
  1. Neat; elegant.
noun
  1. (especially New England and Philadelphia) Chocolate sprinkles used as a topping for ice cream, cookies, or cupcakes.
  2. A marijuana cigarette.
  3. A device used to circumvent a locking mechanism; a slim jim.
verb
  1. To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "jemmy" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "jemmy" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "J", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JEMMY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
JEMMY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is JEMMY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, JEMMY is worth 19 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in JEMMY? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in JEMMY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing JEMMY:

  • # the jemmy effect
  • # master of jemmy
  • # playing with jemmy
  • # in terms of jemmy

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as JEMMY:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of JEMMY:

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Similar Spelled Words

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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Words Starting with J

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Words Ending with Y

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