Jolting
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Causing or characterised by sudden, sharp, irregular movements.
“The jolting ride along the unmade road left the passengers feeling bruised and shaken.”
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Contains J and ends in -ING, the -OLT- root is shared with bolting, molting, and bolting.
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Scores 15 points, J (8) is the key tile and the common -ING ending allows flexible board placement.
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