JACKAL
19
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈd͡ʒækəl//
noun
- (derogatory) A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.
- (slang, rare) A jack (the playing card).
- (rugby union) A player who steals the ball at the tackle.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 19 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 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 'JACKAL'?
The word JACKAL is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
J8
A1
C3
K5
A1
L1
Total: 19 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JACKAL'?
The word JACKAL is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
J10
A1
C4
K5
A1
L2
Total: 23 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.