Hijack
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To seize control of a vehicle, aircraft, or situation by force or unlawful means.
“The gang attempted to hijack the lorry carrying valuable electronics.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/
Syllables
hi·jack
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Wordle
Contains both J and K, two rare consonants together in one six-letter word
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Scrabble
Worth 22 points, J and K make this exceptionally high-scoring for six letters
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