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Is JUMP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, JUMP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does JUMP mean?

  1. verb

    move forward by leaps and bounds

    “The horse bounded across the meadow”

  2. verb

    move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

    “She startled when I walked into the room”

  3. verb

    make a sudden physical attack on

    “The muggers jumped the woman in the fur coat”

  4. verb

    increase suddenly and significantly

    “Prices jumped overnight”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

4

Letters

J (8) + U (1) + M (3) + P (3) = 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 JUMP

Single letters that turn JUMP 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 hooks2

Words you can make from JUMP

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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