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Is JIB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, JIB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does JIB mean?

  1. noun

    any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

  2. verb

    refuse to comply

  3. verb

    shift from one side of the ship to the other

    “The sail jibbed wildly”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

3

Letters

J (8) + I (1) + B (3) = 12 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 JIB

Single letters that turn JIB 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 hooks3

Words you can make from JIB

The 1 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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