Is JO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JO mean?
- noun
A Scots term of affection for a person you love.
“She called her sweetheart her jo.”
Meaning and examples written by Word Finder Pro. Reference: Merriam-Webster.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
2
Letters
J (8) + O (1) = 9 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 JO
Single letters that turn JO into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Study JO and related words
JO is a Scots word of affection, so it is more than a shortened person's name. It gives you a two-letter way to use a J.
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