How many points is CARJACKING worth in Scrabble?

CARJACKING is worth 26 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARJACKING?

CARJACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to CARJACKING?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARJACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CARJACKING

26 pts

CARJACKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 26 points. CARJACKING is a verb form of carjack. CARJACK means "to steal a vehicle from its driver by force".

Meaning & examples

verb

To steal an automobile forcibly from (someone).
Example: Someone should carjack that pompous jerk and teach him a lesson!
To forcibly steal (a vehicle).
Example: These twerps have carjacked their last Mercedes.

Synonyms: hijack

noun

The violent hijacking of a vehicle and sometimes its driver.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CARJACKING is a verb form of carjack. CARJACK means "to steal a vehicle from its driver by force".

In a sentence: "They carjacking."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CARJACKING. It scores 26 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CARJACK22 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CARJACKING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

CARJACKINGS27 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CARJACKING, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 26

CARJACKING Scrabble FAQ

Is CARJACKING a Scrabble word?: CARJACKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 26 points.
What does CARJACKING mean?: CARJACKING is a verb form of carjack. CARJACK means "to steal a vehicle from its driver by force".
How do you use CARJACKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They carjacking."
How many points is CARJACKING worth in Scrabble?: CARJACKING is worth 26 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARJACKING?: CARJACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARJACKING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARJACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.