JINK
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //d͡ʒɪŋk//
verb
- (intransitive) To make a quick evasive turn or turns to confuse pursuers, incoming fire, etc."But faith! he'll turn a corner jinkin, / An' cheat you yet."
- (transitive) To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn."Jink it he did. Norton pushed the aircraft left just as he was at the bottom of his loop."
- (intransitive, card games) In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'JINK'?
The word JINK is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
J8
I1
N1
K5
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JINK'?
The word JINK is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
J10
I1
N2
K5
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.