Word: JIFFY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of JIFFY
- A very short, unspecified length of time.
"Iโll be back in a jiffy."
- A unit of time defined by the frequency of its basic timer โ historically, and by convention, 0.01 of a second, but some computer operating systems use other values.
- The length of an alternating current power cycle (1/60 or 1/50 of a second).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "jiffy" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "jiffy" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก 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.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JIFFY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is JIFFY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in JIFFY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing JIFFY:
- # the jiffy effect
- # master of jiffy
- # playing with jiffy
- # in terms of jiffy
Anagrams
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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