Is JACKDAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JACKDAW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 24 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JACKDAW mean?
- noun
common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
24
Scrabble
27
Words With Friends
7
Letters
J (8) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + D (2) + A (1) + W (4) = 24 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 JACKDAW
Single letters that turn JACKDAW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from JACKDAW
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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