JOIST

/dʒɔɪst/

5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of JOIST

noun
  1. A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.
verb
  1. To fit or furnish with joists.
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About the word JOIST

Is "JOIST" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "JOIST" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "JOIST" worth?

In Scrabble, "JOIST" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "JOIST" mean?

A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.

Does "JOIST" have any anagrams?

No, "JOIST" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.