Is JIB a Scrabble word?
Yes. JIB is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends.
Meaning A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
Noun 4 meanings
A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
The projecting arm of a crane.
A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
Verb 3 meanings
To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).
To express reluctance; to balk.
Etymology
Attested since the 1660s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to jib (“shift or swing around”) (see below).
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JIB at a glance
JIB has 3 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (J 8 + I 1 + B 3) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #36,278 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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