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Jinx

Yes, jinx is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does jinx mean?

noun

  1. a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
  2. an evil spell a witch put a curse on his whole family

verb

  1. cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
  2. foredoom to failure This project is jinxed!

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for jinx

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of jinx

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters JINX.

Words you can make from jinx

Unscramble JINX for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is jinx a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Jinx 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 jinx worth in Scrabble?

Jinx is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does jinx mean?

Jinx means: a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him.