Is JOINTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JOINTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JOINTS mean?
Joints is a form of JOINT.
- adjective
united or combined
“a joint session of Congress”
- noun
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
- noun
a disreputable place of entertainment
- adjective
affecting or involving two or more
“joint income-tax return”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 13
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 6
J (8) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 13 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 JOINTS
JOINTS 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 JOINTS
The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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