JAMAICA
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is JAMAICA a Scrabble word?
Yes. JAMAICA is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 18 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti
- an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti
- a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
JAMAICA scores 18 points before board multipliers.
- J = 8
- A = 1
- M = 3
- A = 1
- I = 1
- C = 3
- A = 1
Letter counts: A×3, C×1, I×1, J×1, M×1
JAMAICA has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
JAMAICA is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with J, ends with A, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "JAMAICA — an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti" (18 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
JAMAICA is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is JAMAICA a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
JAMAICA (noun): an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti. Additional senses: a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism.
In standard Scrabble scoring, JAMAICA totals 18 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. JAMAICA includes premium tiles (J), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
JAMAICA is 7 letters long, begins with J, ends with A, and sorts to the alphagram AAACIJM. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so JAMAICA is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 7-letter entries, JAMAICA ranks by raw score (18 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, JAMAICA carries 4 vowels and 3 consonants. High-value letters (J) make JAMAICA attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on J or A are common study angles; browse words starting with J and words ending with A to rehearse parallel sets.
JAMAICA is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with J, ends with A, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like JAMAICA frequently cross shorter words; knowing that JAMAICA contains A, C, I, J, M helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as j?????a to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside JAMAICA include AM, CA, IC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: J, A, M, I, C. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble jamaica directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 18 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat JAMAICA as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "JAMAICA — an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti" (18 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is JAMAICA a valid Scrabble word?
- JAMAICA is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 18 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is JAMAICA worth in Scrabble?
- JAMAICA is worth 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does JAMAICA mean?
- JAMAICA (noun): an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti. Additional senses: a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of JAMAICA?
- JAMAICA scores 18 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does JAMAICA have anagrams?
- JAMAICA has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in JAMAICA?
- JAMAICA has 7 letters, starts with J, ends with A, and uses the alphagram AAACIJM (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find JAMAICA?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match JAMAICA. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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