Is JURIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JURIST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JURIST mean?
- noun
a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations
- noun
a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
6
Letters
J (8) + U (1) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (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 JURIST
Single letters that turn JURIST 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 JURIST
The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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