JIGS

/dʒɪɡz/

4-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of JIGS

noun
  1. A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue.
  2. A lively dance in 6/8 (double jig), 9/8 (slip jig) or 12/8 (single jig) time; a tune suitable for such a dance. By extension, a lively traditional tune in any of these time signatures. Unqualified, the term is usually taken to refer to a double (6/8) jig.
    "They danced a jig."
verb
  1. To move briskly, especially as a dance.
    "The guests were jigging around on the dance floor."
  2. To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks.
noun
  1. A black person.
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About the word JIGS

Is "JIGS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "JIGS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "JIGS" worth?

In Scrabble, "JIGS" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "JIGS" mean?

A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue.

Does "JIGS" have any anagrams?

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