How many points is HIJACKING worth in Scrabble?

HIJACKING is worth 26 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HIJACKING?

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

Can you add a letter to HIJACKING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HIJACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HIJACKING

26 pts

HIJACKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 26 points. HIJACKING is a verb form of hijack. HIJACK means "seize control of (an aircraft or other vehicle) while travelling".

Meaning & examples

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.

noun

The act of one who hijacks; the seizure of vehicles.
The instance of such an act; the seizure of a vehicle.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HIJACKING is a verb form of hijack. HIJACK means "seize control of (an aircraft or other vehicle) while travelling".

In a sentence: "They hijacking."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HIJACK22 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after HIJACKING. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

HIJACKINGS27 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 26

HIJACKING Scrabble FAQ

Is HIJACKING a Scrabble word?: HIJACKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 26 points.
What does HIJACKING mean?: HIJACKING is a verb form of hijack. HIJACK means "seize control of (an aircraft or other vehicle) while travelling".
How do you use HIJACKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hijacking."
How many points is HIJACKING worth in Scrabble?: HIJACKING is worth 26 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HIJACKING?: HIJACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HIJACKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HIJACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.