Is JUST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JUST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JUST mean?
- adverb
and nothing more
“I was merely asking”
- adverb
indicating exactness or preciseness
“he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do”
- adverb
only a moment ago
“he has just arrived”
- adverb
(used for emphasis) absolutely
“I just can't take it anymore”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
4
Letters
J (8) + U (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 11 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 JUST
Single letters that turn JUST 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
Anagrams of JUST
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from JUST
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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