Is JUGULAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JUGULAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JUGULAR mean?
- noun
veins in the neck that return blood from the head
- noun
a vital part that is vulnerable to attack
“he always goes for the jugular”
- adjective
relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat
“jugular vein”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
7
Letters
J (8) + U (1) + G (2) + U (1) + L (1) + A (1) + R (1) = 15 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 JUGULAR
Single letters that turn JUGULAR 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 hooks1
Words you can make from JUGULAR
The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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