JACKANAPES
25
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈd͡ʒækəneɪps//
noun
- (obsolete) (A proper name for) an ape or monkey, especially a tame one kept for entertainment or as a pet."To iettynge, to iaggynge, and to full of iapes; / To mockynge, to mowynge, to lye a iackenapes: […]"
- (by extension)"I [Aye], quoth Jack a napes, by these ten bones, / Nothing happens amiss to a præparid minde, / Tis good philosophy, katt will to kinde."
- (by extension)"I wyl rather haue these knees pared of, then I wil kneele to yonder iacknapes (meaning the rode) God healpe me I am borne to trouble and aduersity in this world."
- (by extension)
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 25 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 30 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 'JACKANAPES'?
The word JACKANAPES is worth 25 points in Scrabble.
J8
A1
C3
K5
A1
N1
A1
P3
E1
S1
Total: 25 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JACKANAPES'?
The word JACKANAPES is worth 30 points in Words With Friends.
J10
A1
C4
K5
A1
N2
A1
P4
E1
S1
Total: 30 points
How many letters is the word 'JACKANAPES'?
The word JACKANAPES has 10 letters.
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.