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Word: JINX

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
J 8 I 1 N 1 X 8
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /dส’หˆษชnks/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 21 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
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 Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
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 JINX

noun
  1. A hex; an evil spell.
  2. A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
verb
  1. To cast a spell on.
  2. To bring bad luck to.
  3. To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically.
interjection
  1. Used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "jinx", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "jinx" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

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 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 21 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JINX a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
JINX is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is JINX worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, JINX is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 21 points.
How many syllables are in JINX? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in JINX.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

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