How many points is JIHAD worth in Scrabble?

JIHAD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JIHAD?

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

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

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16 pts

JIHAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. JIHAD means "Islamic holy war against unbelievers".

/dʒəˈhɑːd/

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Islamic holy war against unbelievers

In a sentence: "The jihad is noted."

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

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

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

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Is JIHAD a Scrabble word?: JIHAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does JIHAD mean?: Islamic holy war against unbelievers
How do you use JIHAD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The jihad is noted."
How many points is JIHAD worth in Scrabble?: JIHAD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JIHAD?: JIHAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to JIHAD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes JIHADI, JIHADS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.