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Compound words with jack in them?

Here are some compound words with "jack" in them:

Common words:

* jackknife

* jackpot

* jackhammer

* jackass

* jack-o'-lantern

* jackrabbit

* jackstraw

Less common words:

* jackleg (a poor workman)

* jack-in-the-box

* jack-a-dandy (a foppish man)

* jack-a-napes (a mischievous person)

* jack-tar (a sailor)

* jack-in-the-green (a traditional English May Day character)

Phrases:

* jack of all trades

* jack of hearts

* jack-in-the-pulpit (a plant)

This list is not exhaustive, but it gives you a good starting point.

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