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Is JIG a Scrabble word?

Yes

JIG is a valid Scrabble word.

It is an accepted play and scores 11 points.

11pts

Where JIG is valid

Scrabble US (TWL / NWL) Valid
Scrabble UK (Collins) Valid
Words With Friends Valid
Wordle Not valid

Scrabble has two official word lists that do not always agree: Collins, used across most of the world, and TWL / NWL, used in North America. Wordle only accepts five-letter words.

What does JIG mean?

nounany of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping

nouna device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it

nouna fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water

nounmusic in three-four time for dancing a jig

verbdance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions

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