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Jerk

Yes, jerk is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does jerk mean?

noun

  1. a dull stupid fatuous person
  2. an abrupt spasmodic movement
  3. (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

verb

  1. pull, or move with a sudden movement He turned the handle and jerked the door open
  2. move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions The patient's legs were jerkings
  3. make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion his face is twitching

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for jerk

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of jerk

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters JERK.

Frequently asked questions

Is jerk a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Jerk 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 jerk worth in Scrabble?

Jerk is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does jerk mean?

Jerk means: a dull stupid fatuous person.