/d͡ʒæɡ/
nounverb

Is JAG a Scrabble word?

Yes. JAG is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning A sharp projection.

Noun 4 meanings

  1. A sharp projection.

  2. A part broken off; a fragment.

  3. A flap, a tear in a clothing

  4. A cleft or division.

Verb 3 meanings

  1. To cut unevenly.

  2. To pierce with a sharp object.

  3. To tease.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: jag via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

The noun is from late Middle English jagge, from Old English giagga, giacga. The ultimate origin could be sound-symbolic of sudden movement, compare with jam, rag and Middle English dag, of which jag may be a palatalised variant. The verb is from jaggen, from Old English giacgian.

JAG at a glance

JAG has 3 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (J 8 + A 1 + G 2) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #26,461 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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