Word: JUJU
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
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.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "juju" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "juju" 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 | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JUJU a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is JUJU worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in JUJU? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing JUJU:
- # the juju effect
- # master of juju
- # playing with juju
- # in terms of juju
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