Is JABS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JABS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JABS mean?
Jabs is a form of JAB.
- verb
poke or thrust abruptly
“he jabbed his finger into her ribs”
- noun
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
“he warned me with a jab with his finger”
- noun
a quick short straight punch
- verb
strike or punch with quick and short blows
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 13
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 4
J (8) + A (1) + B (3) + S (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for JABS
JABS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from JABS
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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