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Jaw

Yes, jaw is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does jaw mean?

noun

  1. the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
  2. the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
  3. holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

verb

  1. talk socially without exchanging too much information the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze
  2. talk incessantly and tiresomely
  3. chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth He jawed his bubble gum

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for jaw

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of jaw

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters JAW.

Frequently asked questions

Is jaw a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Jaw 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 jaw worth in Scrabble?

Jaw is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does jaw mean?

Jaw means: the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth.