JO — Is JO a Scrabble Word?
JO is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
J = 8 + O = 1 = 9 points in Scrabble. JO is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 27 points; in Words With Friends it scores 11 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to JO
Hooks let you play a word alongside JO and score both. JO takes 0 front hooks and 6 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + JO)
None in TWL06.
Back hooks (JO + letter)
- JOB12
- JOE10
- JOG11
- JOT10
- JOW13
- JOY13
3 letter words containing JO (6)
- JOB12
- JOE10
- JOY13
- JOG11
- JOT10
- JOW13
4 letter words starting with JO (19)
- JOHN14
- JOIN11
- JOBS13
- JOKE15
- JOSH14
- JOEY14
- JOYS14
- JOCK17
- JOSS11
- JOLT11
- JOES11
- JOGS12
- JOKY18
- JOLE11
- JOTA11
- JOTS11
- JOUK15
- JOWL14
- JOWS14
5 letter words starting with JO (30)
- JONES12
- JOINT12
- JOKES16
- JOINS12
- JOHNS15
- JOKER16
- JOLLY15
- JOKED17
- JOCKS18
- JOCKO18
- JOEYS15
- JOIST12
- JOKEY19
- JOLES12
- JOLTS12
- JOLTY15
- JOMON14
- JORAM14
- JORUM14
- JOTAS12
- JOTTY15
- JOUAL12
- JOUKS16
- JOULE12
- JOUST12
- JOWAR15
- JOWED16
- JOWLS15
- JOWLY18
- JOYED16
About this word check
Two-letter words like JO are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is JO a Scrabble word?
Yes. JO is valid in TWL06 and scores 9 points.
Is JO valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. JO is in the ENABLE word list and scores 11 WWF points.
How many points is JO?
It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Is JO a two-letter word?
Yes. JO has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to JO?
Front hooks: none. Back hooks: JOB, JOE, JOG, JOT, JOW, JOY.
How is JO scored?
J = 8 + O = 1 = 9 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.