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Jinny

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a small engine or crane for hauling

The jinny pulled the loaded wagons up the incline.

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Wordle

"Jinny" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.

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Scrabble

"Jinny" is worth 15 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.

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