JAY

/dʒeɪ/

3-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points

J 8
A 1
Y 4

Meaning of JAY

noun
  1. Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.
  2. Other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.
noun
  1. The name of the Latin-script letter J.
  2. A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
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About the word JAY

Is "JAY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "JAY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "JAY" worth?

In Scrabble, "JAY" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.

What does "JAY" mean?

Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.

Does "JAY" have any anagrams?

No, "JAY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.