JIG
/d͡ʒɪɡ/
3-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of JIG
noun
- A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue.
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A lively dance in 6/8 (double jig), 9/8 (slip jig) or 12/8 (single jig) time; a tune suitable for such a dance. By extension, a lively traditional tune in any of these time signatures. Unqualified, the term is usually taken to refer to a double (6/8) jig.
"They danced a jig."
verb
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To move briskly, especially as a dance.
"The guests were jigging around on the dance floor."
- To move with a skip or rhythm; to move with vibrations or jerks.
noun
- A black person.
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About the word JIG
Is "JIG" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "JIG" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "JIG" worth?
In Scrabble, "JIG" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.
What does "JIG" mean?
A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue.
Does "JIG" have any anagrams?
No, "JIG" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.