Jam
/ˈdʒæːm/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts3 letters
Definition of Jam
noun
verb
- To get something stuck in a confined space.
"Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door."
- To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze.
"The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters."
- To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up"
"A single accident can jam the roads for hours."
- To block or confuse a broadcast signal.
- To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands.
"Jones was jammed by the pitch."
Anagrams of Jam
Related Word Patterns
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Jam"
Jam is a 3-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Jam" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "jam" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter J, which is worth 8 points.