JERKS
16
Definition
noun
- a dull stupid fatuous person
- an abrupt spasmodic movement
- (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
- meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
verb
- pull, or move with a sudden movement"He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
- move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions"The patient's legs were jerkings"
- make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion"his face is twitching"
- jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched"the yung filly bucked"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'JERKS'?
The word JERKS is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
J8
E1
R1
K5
S1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JERKS'?
The word JERKS is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
J10
E1
R1
K5
S1
Total: 18 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.