Is JERKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JERKING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JERKING mean?
- noun
an abrupt spasmodic movement
- adjective
lacking a steady rhythm
“an arrhythmic heartbeat”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
19
Scrabble
23
Words With Friends
7
Letters
J (8) + E (1) + R (1) + K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 19 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 JERKING
JERKING 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.
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