JABIRU
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is JABIRU a Scrabble word?
Yes. JABIRU is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
large mostly white Australian stork
- large white stork of warm regions of the world especially America
- large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle
- large mostly white Australian stork
Synonyms
jabiru mycteria, saddlebill, ephippiorhynchus senegalensis, policeman bird, black-necked stork, xenorhyncus asiaticus
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
JABIRU scores 15 points before board multipliers.
- J = 8
- A = 1
- B = 3
- I = 1
- R = 1
- U = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, I×1, J×1, R×1, U×1
JABIRU has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
JABIRU is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with J, ends with U, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "JABIRU — large mostly white Australian stork" (15 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
JABIRU is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is JABIRU a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
JABIRU (noun): large white stork of warm regions of the world especially America. Additional senses: large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle; large mostly white Australian stork.
In standard Scrabble scoring, JABIRU totals 15 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. JABIRU includes premium tiles (J), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
JABIRU is 6 letters long, begins with J, ends with U, and sorts to the alphagram ABIJRU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so JABIRU is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, JABIRU ranks by raw score (15 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, JABIRU carries 3 vowels and 3 consonants. High-value letters (J) make JABIRU attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on J or U are common study angles; browse words starting with J and words ending with U to rehearse parallel sets.
JABIRU is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with J, ends with U, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like JABIRU frequently cross shorter words; knowing that JABIRU contains A, B, I, J, R, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as j????u to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside JABIRU include AB, BI, JA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: J, A, B, I, R, U. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble jabiru directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 15 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat JABIRU as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "JABIRU — large mostly white Australian stork" (15 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is JABIRU a valid Scrabble word?
- JABIRU is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is JABIRU worth in Scrabble?
- JABIRU is worth 15 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: large mostly white Australian stork. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does JABIRU mean?
- JABIRU (noun): large white stork of warm regions of the world especially America. Additional senses: large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle; large mostly white Australian stork. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of JABIRU?
- JABIRU scores 15 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does JABIRU have anagrams?
- JABIRU has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in JABIRU?
- JABIRU has 6 letters, starts with J, ends with U, and uses the alphagram ABIJRU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find JABIRU?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match JABIRU. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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