Skip to content

Jailhouse

Yes, jailhouse is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.

What does jailhouse mean?

noun

  1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for jailhouse

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants5 / 4
Scrabble points19
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of jailhouse

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters JAILHOUSE.

Words you can make from jailhouse

Unscramble JAILHOUSE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is jailhouse a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Jailhouse is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is jailhouse worth in Scrabble?

Jailhouse is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does jailhouse mean?

Jailhouse means: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).