Jaw
/d͡ʒɔː/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts3 letters
Definition of Jaw
noun
- One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
- The part of the face below the mouth.
"His jaw dropped in amazement."
- Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
"the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death."
- A notch or opening.
- A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
"the jaw of a railway-car pedestal."
Anagrams of Jaw
No exact anagrams found for "jaw". This word has a unique letter combination.
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 "Jaw"
Jaw is a 3-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Jaw" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "jaw" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter J, which is worth 8 points.