How many points is JAILS worth in Scrabble?

JAILS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JAILS?

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

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JAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. JAILS is a verb form of jail. JAIL means "to imprison".

/dʒeɪlz/

A place or institution for the confinement of persons held in lawful custody or detention, especially for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.
Confinement in a jail.
The condition created by the requirement that a horse claimed in a claiming race not be run at another track for some period of time (usually 30 days).

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

JAILS is a verb form of jail. JAIL means "to imprison".

In a sentence: "They jails."

Check the Scrabble meaning of JAILS. It scores 12 points.

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Is JAILS a Scrabble word?: JAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does JAILS mean?: JAILS is a verb form of jail. JAIL means "to imprison".
How do you use JAILS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They jails."
How many points is JAILS worth in Scrabble?: JAILS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JAILS?: JAILS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).