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JINXED Cursed with bad luck; past tense of jinx.
21
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
Jinxed means affected by bad luck or cursed, often in a seemingly supernatural way. As the past tense of 'jinx,' it describes someone or something that has been subjected to a curse or string of misfortunes, whether through superstition or coincidence.
In sports and competitions, being jinxed refers to a pattern of failures or losses that seem to defy normal probability. Teams speak of being jinxed at certain venues, while players avoid mentioning ongoing success to avoid 'jinxing' themselves.
For Scrabble players, JINXED is valuable as a 6-letter word containing both J (8 points) and X (8 points). The -ED ending makes it easier to play than JINX when those letters are already on the board, while maintaining high point value.
The concept of being jinxed reflects humanity's tendency to see patterns in randomness and attribute supernatural causes to runs of bad luck. From broken mirrors to black cats, jinx beliefs persist across cultures despite rational knowledge.
The word 'jinx' appeared in American English around 1911, possibly from 'jynx,' a bird used in witchcraft, ultimately from Greek 'iunx' (wryneck bird). The bird's name became associated with spells because it was used in ancient love charms. 'Jinxed' as the past participle followed standard English verb patterns.
Words with similar meaning
CURSED
Under a curse
HEXED
Affected by hex
DOOMED
Destined to fail
UNLUCKY
Having bad luck
Words with opposite meaning
BLESSED
Favored with good luck
LUCKY
Having good fortune
CHARMED
Protected by good luck
Related Terms
Caused bad luck by speaking
Experiencing bad luck
Doomed to fail
Total base points: 21 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 4
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"The team felt jinxed after losing five games in a row at that stadium."
"She jinxed herself by saying she'd never had a car accident."
"JINXED scored massively with both high-value letters on premium squares."
The concept of being jinxed pervades sports, entertainment, and daily life. It reflects our psychological need to explain patterns and control uncertainty. From sports superstitions to avoiding statements that might 'tempt fate,' jinx beliefs influence behavior across all education levels and cultures.
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