JAKES
5-letter word
JAKES is a valid Scrabble word
Is JAKES Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ✅ Yes | In the official answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ✅ Yes | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does JAKES Mean?
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
JAKES Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place J or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
JAKES — Word Stats
Is JAKES Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — JAKES scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in JAKES are J (8 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is JAKES Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — JAKES scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why JAKES scores 18 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Is JAKES a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — JAKES is a valid Wordle answer.
It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is JAKES Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — JAKES is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for JAKES:
J________SJ___S Is JAKES Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — JAKES is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From JAKES
Shorter words hidden in JAKES's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for JAKES — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About JAKES
Is JAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JAKES is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is JAKES in Scrabble?
JAKES scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is JAKES valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. JAKES is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does JAKES mean?
JAKES: a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
Can JAKES be used in Wordle?
Yes — JAKES is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from JAKES's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from JAKES's letters. Short words like AE, AK, AS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does JAKES have any anagrams?
No. JAKES has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is JAKES in the dictionary?
Yes. JAKES appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.