HIJACK
22
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈhaɪ.dʒæk//
verb
- (politics) To introduce an amendment deleting the contents of a bill and inserting entirely new provisions.
noun
- (politics) An amendment which deletes the contents of a bill and inserts entirely new provisions.
- (poker slang) Preflop, the position two before the dealer.
- (obsolete) A highwayman, robber."One lone "high-jack" held up 11 harvest hands in a freight car [...] last night, making a clean getaway with slightly over $180."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 22 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 24 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'HIJACK'?
The word HIJACK is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
H4
I1
J8
A1
C3
K5
Total: 22 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HIJACK'?
The word HIJACK is worth 24 points in Words With Friends.
H3
I1
J10
A1
C4
K5
Total: 24 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.