Jay
/dʒeɪ/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts3 letters
Definition of Jay
noun
- Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.
- Other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.
- Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium.
- A dull or ignorant person. It survives today in the term jaywalking.
- Promiscuous woman; prostitute.
Anagrams of Jay
No exact anagrams found for "jay". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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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 "Jay"
Jay is a 3-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Jay" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "jay" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter J, which is worth 8 points.