Jitney
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small bus or vehicle that carries passengers along a set route for a modest fare.
“We caught the jitney from the ferry terminal into the town centre.”
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jit·ney
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Ends in -NEY, J opener with Y at the end makes this a tricky guess with uncommon letter placement.
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J (8) and Y together give JITNEY solid tile value, the -NEY ending hooks well on many boards.
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