How many points is JALAPENO worth in Scrabble?

JALAPENO is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JALAPENO?

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

Can you add a letter to JALAPENO?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

JALAPENO

17 pts

JALAPENO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. JALAPENO means "very hot type of green chilli pepper, used esp in Mexican cookery".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

very hot type of green chilli pepper, used esp in Mexican cookery

In a sentence: "The jalapeno is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of JALAPENO. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

JALAPENOS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

JALAPENO Scrabble FAQ

Is JALAPENO a Scrabble word?: JALAPENO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does JALAPENO mean?: very hot type of green chilli pepper, used esp in Mexican cookery
How do you use JALAPENO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The jalapeno is noted."
How many points is JALAPENO worth in Scrabble?: JALAPENO is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JALAPENO?: JALAPENO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to JALAPENO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes JALAPENOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.