Is JIGSAWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JIGSAWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JIGSAWS mean?
Jigsaws is a form of JIGSAW.
- noun
a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
- noun
fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
7
Letters
J (8) + I (1) + G (2) + S (1) + A (1) + W (4) + S (1) = 18 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 JIGSAWS
JIGSAWS 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 JIGSAWS
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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