How many points is JIG worth in Scrabble?

JIG is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JIG?

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

Can you add a letter to JIG?

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

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JIG

11 pts

JIG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. JIG means "type of lively dance".

Meaning & examples

/d͡ʒɪɡ/

Pronunciation: /d͡ʒɪɡ/

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noun

A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue.
A lively dance in 6/8 (double jig), 9/8 (slip jig) or 12/8 (single jig) time; a tune suitable for such a dance. By extension, a lively traditional tune in any of these time signatures. Unqualified, the term is usually taken to refer to a double (6/8) jig.
Example: They danced a jig.
(traditional English Morris dancing) A dance performed by one or sometimes two individual dancers, as opposed to a dance performed by a set or team.

verb

To move briskly, especially as a dance.
Example: The guests were jigging around on the dance floor.
To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks.
To fish with a jig.

noun

A black person.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

type of lively dance

In a sentence: "The jig is noted."

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Back hooks

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JIGS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

GI3 pts

Letter Values

= 11

JIG Scrabble FAQ

Is JIG a Scrabble word?: JIG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does JIG mean?: type of lively dance
How do you use JIG in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The jig is noted."
How many points is JIG worth in Scrabble?: JIG is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JIG?: JIG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to JIG?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes JIGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

JIG

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