How many points is JARGON worth in Scrabble?

JARGON is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JARGON?

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

Can you add a letter to JARGON?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

JARGON

14 pts

JARGON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. JARGON means "to speak or write an obscure and often pretentious kind of language".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑɹ.ɡən/

Audio source · BY-SA 4.0

noun

A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.
Language characteristic of a particular group.
Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.

Synonyms: argot, cant, intalk, vernacular

verb

To utter jargon; to emit confused or unintelligible sounds.

noun

A variety of zircon.
A fake ring or other jewellery sold as genuine.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to speak or write an obscure and often pretentious kind of language

In a sentence: "They jargon."

Share JARGON

Check the Scrabble meaning of JARGON. It scores 14 points.

Word forms

Back hooks

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

JARGONY18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

JARGON Scrabble FAQ

Is JARGON a Scrabble word?: JARGON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does JARGON mean?: to speak or write an obscure and often pretentious kind of language
How do you use JARGON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They jargon."
How many points is JARGON worth in Scrabble?: JARGON is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JARGON?: JARGON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to JARGON?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes JARGONY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.