JAILBREAK
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is JAILBREAK a Scrabble word?
Yes. JAILBREAK is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 22 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
an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned"
JAILBREAK (noun): an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned".
Synonyms
break, breakout, gaolbreak, prisonbreak, prison-breaking
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
JAILBREAK scores 22 points before board multipliers.
- J = 8
- A = 1
- I = 1
- L = 1
- B = 3
- R = 1
- E = 1
- A = 1
- K = 5
Letter counts: A×2, B×1, E×1, I×1, J×1, K×1, L×1, R×1
Letter breakdown
JAILBREAK has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 9-letter words
Crossword relevance
JAILBREAK is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with J, ends with K, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "JAILBREAK — an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned"" (22 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
JAILBREAK 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 JAILBREAK a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
JAILBREAK (noun): an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned".
In standard Scrabble scoring, JAILBREAK totals 22 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. JAILBREAK includes premium tiles (J), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
JAILBREAK is 9 letters long, begins with J, ends with K, and sorts to the alphagram AABEIJKLR. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so JAILBREAK is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, JAILBREAK ranks by raw score (22 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, JAILBREAK carries 4 vowels and 5 consonants. High-value letters (J) make JAILBREAK attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on J or K are common study angles; browse words starting with J and words ending with K to rehearse parallel sets.
JAILBREAK is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with J, ends with K, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like JAILBREAK frequently cross shorter words; knowing that JAILBREAK contains A, B, E, I, J, K, L, R helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as j???????k to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside JAILBREAK include AK, BR, JA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: J, A, I, L, B, R, E, K. 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 jailbreak directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 22 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 JAILBREAK as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "JAILBREAK — an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned"" (22 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 JAILBREAK a valid Scrabble word?
- JAILBREAK is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 22 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 JAILBREAK worth in Scrabble?
- JAILBREAK is worth 22 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does JAILBREAK mean?
- JAILBREAK (noun): an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of JAILBREAK?
- JAILBREAK scores 22 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 9-letter words.
- Does JAILBREAK have anagrams?
- JAILBREAK 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 JAILBREAK?
- JAILBREAK has 9 letters, starts with J, ends with K, and uses the alphagram AABEIJKLR (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find JAILBREAK?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 9-letter results or "contains" patterns that match JAILBREAK. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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