How many points is HIGHJACK worth in Scrabble?

HIGHJACK is worth 28 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HIGHJACK?

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

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HIGHJACK

28 pts

HIGHJACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 28 points. HIGHJACK is a verb form of hijack. HIJACK means "to seize a vehicle while in transit".

Meaning & examples

noun

An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.
An instance of a seizure and redirection of a process.
An amendment which deletes the contents of a bill and inserts entirely new provisions.

verb

To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).
To seize control of some process or resource to achieve a purpose other than its originally intended one.
To seize control of a networked computer by means of infecting it with a worm or other malware, thereby turning it into a zombie.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HIGHJACK is a verb form of hijack. HIJACK means "to seize a vehicle while in transit".

In a sentence: "They highjack."

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HIJACK22 pts

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Letter Values

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HIGHJACK Scrabble FAQ

Is HIGHJACK a Scrabble word?: HIGHJACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 28 points.
What does HIGHJACK mean?: HIGHJACK is a verb form of hijack. HIJACK means "to seize a vehicle while in transit".
How do you use HIGHJACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They highjack."
How many points is HIGHJACK worth in Scrabble?: HIGHJACK is worth 28 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HIGHJACK?: HIGHJACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).