How many points is JAKES worth in Scrabble?

JAKES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JAKES?

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

Can you add a letter to JAKES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

JAKES

16 pts

JAKES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. JAKES is a noun form of outhouse. OUTHOUSE means "a toilet housed in a small structure".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

JAKES is a noun form of outhouse. OUTHOUSE means "a toilet housed in a small structure".

In a sentence: "The jakes is noted."

Share JAKES

Check the Scrabble meaning of JAKES. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

OUTHOUSE11 pts

Word forms

JAKESES18 pts

Back hooks

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

JAKEST17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

JAKES Scrabble FAQ

Is JAKES a Scrabble word?: JAKES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does JAKES mean?: JAKES is a noun form of outhouse. OUTHOUSE means "a toilet housed in a small structure".
How do you use JAKES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The jakes is noted."
How many points is JAKES worth in Scrabble?: JAKES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JAKES?: JAKES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to JAKES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes JAKEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.