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Updated June 2026
The official power to make legal decisions and judgements, or the extent of territory or subject matter over which such authority extends.
“The case falls under federal jurisdiction rather than state jurisdiction.”
/d͡ʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/
ju·ris·dic·tion
Features the 'TION' suffix and multiple 'I' vowels; contains the 'JURIS' opening pattern
Worth 22 points; the 'J' tile makes this exceptionally valuable on premium squares
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