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JINXES

j-i-n-x-e-s

Noun
Intermediate Level
6 Letters

Quick Definition

JINXES A word used in Scrabble and other word games.

Scrabble Points

20

Points in Scrabble

Base tile values • No multipliers applied

Definition & Meaning

JINXES is a valid word in Scrabble and other word games. This word can earn you valuable points due to its letter composition.

Etymology & Origin

The etymology of JINXES varies based on its origin and usage in the English language.

Did You Know?

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

Usage Examples

""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 Words

Letter Analysis

Letter Distribution

J (8 pts)
1x
I (1 pts)
1x
N (1 pts)
1x
X (8 pts)
1x
E (1 pts)
1x
S (1 pts)
1x

Total base points: 20 (Scrabble)

Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 4

Letter Patterns

Pattern:C-V-C-C-V-C
Premium letters:J + X = 16pts (80%!)
Letter spacing:J and X separated

Strategic Value

Double premium
6-letter word

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!

Word Game Strategy

Maximizing JINXES Points

1

Double Premium Power

With J and X both worth 8 points, hitting even one premium square multiplies massively!

2

Strategic Tile Holding

JINXES is worth waiting for. Hold J and X when you can build toward this word.

3

Board Positioning

The J-I-N-X-E-S spread lets you hit multiple premium squares across the board

4

Psychological Warfare

Playing JINXES can literally "jinx" opponents - they'll fear your tile collection!

Anagrams of JINXES

JINXES has no valid anagrams in standard Scrabble dictionaries. However, you can make these powerful shorter words:

Premium words from JINXES letters:

JINX (18pts)
JINS (11pts)
NIXES (12pts)

Other words from JINXES letters:

NEXIS (12pts)
XENIS (12pts)
JIN (10pts)
NIX (10pts)
SEX (10pts)
SIX (10pts)
XIS (10pts)
INS (3pts)
SEN (3pts)
SIN (3pts)
EN (2pts)
ES (2pts)
EX (9pts)
IN (2pts)
IS (2pts)
NE (2pts)
SI (2pts)
XI (9pts)

Pro tip: JINX alone is worth 18 points - one of the highest 4-letter words!

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