j-i-n-x-e-s
JINXES A word used in Scrabble and other word games.
20
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
JINXES is a valid word in Scrabble and other word games. This word can earn you valuable points due to its letter composition.
The etymology of JINXES varies based on its origin and usage in the English language.
•The X (8 points), J (8 points) in JINXES makes it particularly valuable
•High-value letters should be saved for double or triple letter score squares when possible
•JINXES can be a game-winning play when used strategically
""I played JINXES on a triple word score and earned a huge number of points.""
""JINXES is one of those words that can really boost your score in word games.""
Similar length and difficulty words
Total base points: 20 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 4
JINXES is a premium word specialist's dream. The J-X combo spread across the word allows for multiple premium square hits. Worth holding these tiles!
Double Premium Power
With J and X both worth 8 points, hitting even one premium square multiplies massively!
Strategic Tile Holding
JINXES is worth waiting for. Hold J and X when you can build toward this word.
Board Positioning
The J-I-N-X-E-S spread lets you hit multiple premium squares across the board
Psychological Warfare
Playing JINXES can literally "jinx" opponents - they'll fear your tile collection!
JINXES has no valid anagrams in standard Scrabble dictionaries. However, you can make these powerful shorter words:
Premium words from JINXES letters:
Other words from JINXES letters:
Pro tip: JINX alone is worth 18 points - one of the highest 4-letter words!
Practice unscrambling letters to find more high-scoring words like JINXES