JACKSTAY
24
Definition
noun
- (nautical) A stay (rope, bar or batten), running along a ship's yard, to which is attached the head of a square sail.
- (nautical) A cable between two ships or from a ship to a fixed point which can be used to support a load during transfer of personnel or materiel along the cable.
- (nautical) A line (rope, webbing or cable), attached to a boat at the ends, to which a safety harness can be clipped to restrain falling in rough conditions and to prevent falling overboard.
- (underwater diving) A line fixed at both ends, which may be used to guide a load or a diver along the route of the line. Uses include guidance to and from the underwater work site, and as a means of controlling an underwater search.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 24 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 26 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 'JACKSTAY'?
The word JACKSTAY is worth 24 points in Scrabble.
J8
A1
C3
K5
S1
T1
A1
Y4
Total: 24 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JACKSTAY'?
The word JACKSTAY is worth 26 points in Words With Friends.
J10
A1
C4
K5
S1
T1
A1
Y3
Total: 26 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.