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jink

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Is jink a Scrabble word?

Yes, jink is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 15 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of jink?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (intransitive) To make a quick evasive turn or turns to confuse pursuers, incoming fire, etc.Examples: "But faith! he'll turn a corner jinkin, / An' cheat you yet."; "Do not jink. This serves no purpose and will only spoil your run in."; "A man on skis was coming fast after him. […] Bond […] gave a deep sigh of anger, and put on all the speed he could, crouching low and jinking occasionally to spoil the man's aim."intransitive

2. (transitive) To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.Examples: "Jink it he did. Norton pushed the aircraft left just as he was at the bottom of his loop."transitive

3. (intransitive, card games) In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful.intransitive

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "jink"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "jink"?

Scrabble
15 points
J8
I1
N1
K5
Words With Friends
18 points
J10
I1
N2
K5

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