JERSEY
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is JERSEY a Scrabble word?
Yes. JERSEY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 16 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 close-fitting pullover shirt
- a breed of diary cattle developed on the island of Jersey
- a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric
- a close-fitting pullover shirt
- the largest of the Channel Islands
- a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
Synonyms
t-shirt, tee shirt, island of jersey, new jersey, garden state, nj, n.j.
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
JERSEY scores 16 points before board multipliers.
- J = 8
- E = 1
- R = 1
- S = 1
- E = 1
- Y = 4
Letter counts: E×2, J×1, R×1, S×1, Y×1
JERSEY has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
JERSEY is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with J, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "JERSEY — a close-fitting pullover shirt" (16 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
JERSEY 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 JERSEY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
JERSEY (noun): a breed of diary cattle developed on the island of Jersey. Additional senses: a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric; a close-fitting pullover shirt; the largest of the Channel Islands.
In standard Scrabble scoring, JERSEY totals 16 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. JERSEY includes premium tiles (J), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
JERSEY is 6 letters long, begins with J, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram EEJRSY. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so JERSEY is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, JERSEY ranks by raw score (16 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, JERSEY carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. High-value letters (J) make JERSEY attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on J or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with J and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
JERSEY is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with J, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like JERSEY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that JERSEY contains E, J, R, S, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as j????y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside JERSEY include EY, JE, ER — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: J, E, R, S, Y. 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 jersey directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 16 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 JERSEY as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "JERSEY — a close-fitting pullover shirt" (16 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 JERSEY a valid Scrabble word?
- JERSEY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 16 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 JERSEY worth in Scrabble?
- JERSEY is worth 16 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a close-fitting pullover shirt. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does JERSEY mean?
- JERSEY (noun): a breed of diary cattle developed on the island of Jersey. Additional senses: a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric; a close-fitting pullover shirt; the largest of the Channel Islands. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of JERSEY?
- JERSEY scores 16 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 JERSEY have anagrams?
- JERSEY 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 JERSEY?
- JERSEY has 6 letters, starts with J, ends with Y, and uses the alphagram EEJRSY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find JERSEY?
- 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 JERSEY. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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