Jaywalk

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To cross a road in a reckless or illegal manner, typically ignoring traffic signals or pedestrian crossings.

“It is dangerous to jaywalk on a busy high street regardless of how quiet the traffic appears.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

jay·walk

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Synonyms

cross illegally

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Wordle

Contains J, Y, and W, three uncommon Wordle letters, JAY is a strong opening guess

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Scrabble

J (8 pts), Y (4 pts), and W (4 pts) combine for over 20 base points from three tiles alone

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “jaywalk”.

alway awkly akal alay alky alya away walk yawl

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