JANGLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is JANGLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. JANGLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 14 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
a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs"
- a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs"
- make a sound typical of metallic objects; "The keys were jingling in his pocket"
Synonyms
jingle, jingle-jangle
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
JANGLE scores 14 points before board multipliers.
- J = 8
- A = 1
- N = 1
- G = 2
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×1, G×1, J×1, L×1, N×1
JANGLE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
JANGLE is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with J, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "JANGLE — a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs"" (14 Scrabble points).
More words starting with J
More words ending with E
- belshazzaresque47 pts
- benzdioxdiazine44 pts
- oxybenzaldehyde44 pts
- photomezzotype44 pts
- benzalhydrazine42 pts
- hydroxybenzene42 pts
- hyperoxygenize42 pts
- azoxybenzene42 pts
- brachycephalize41 pts
- benztrioxazine41 pts
- hydrazobenzene41 pts
- benzdioxazine41 pts
- benzopyrazolone40 pts
- ichthyophagize40 pts
- methoxybenzene40 pts
- unquizzable40 pts
Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
JANGLE 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 JANGLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
JANGLE (noun): a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs". Additional senses: make a sound typical of metallic objects; "The keys were jingling in his pocket".
In standard Scrabble scoring, JANGLE totals 14 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. JANGLE includes premium tiles (J), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
JANGLE is 6 letters long, begins with J, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram AEGJLN. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so JANGLE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, JANGLE ranks by raw score (14 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, JANGLE carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. High-value letters (J) make JANGLE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on J or E are common study angles; browse words starting with J and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
JANGLE is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with J, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like JANGLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that JANGLE contains A, E, G, J, L, N helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as j????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside JANGLE include GL, JA, NG — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: J, A, N, G, L, E. 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 jangle directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 14 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 JANGLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "JANGLE — a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs"" (14 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 JANGLE a valid Scrabble word?
- JANGLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 14 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 JANGLE worth in Scrabble?
- JANGLE is worth 14 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does JANGLE mean?
- JANGLE (noun): a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs". Additional senses: make a sound typical of metallic objects; "The keys were jingling in his pocket". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of JANGLE?
- JANGLE scores 14 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 JANGLE have anagrams?
- JANGLE 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 JANGLE?
- JANGLE has 6 letters, starts with J, ends with E, and uses the alphagram AEGJLN (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find JANGLE?
- 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 JANGLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
Related tools & word lists
- Word Unscrambler
- Anagram Solver
- Pattern Finder
- Crossword Solver
- Scrabble Score Calculator
- Wordle Solver
- Scrabble Strategy Guide
- 6-Letter Words
- Words Starting With J
- Words Ending With
- Words Ending With E
- 6-Letter Words With J
- Unscramble JANGLE
- Anagrams of JANGLE
- Crossword Pattern Match
- Words Containing "GL"
- Words Containing "JA"
- Words Containing "NG"