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5 Letter Words Starting With J

There are 194 5 letter words starting with J. The highest scoring in Scrabble is JAZZY at 33 points, ahead of JACKY at 21. They average 14.6 points in Scrabble, and the longest is JAAPS at 5 letters.

Common 5 Letter Words Starting With J And What They Mean

The most familiar words on this page and what they mean. Tap any word for its full entry, score and anagrams.

  • JAMES verb form of JAM: press tightly together or cram
  • JAPAN noun lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer
  • JOINT noun (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
  • JUDGE verb determine the result of (a competition)
  • JOKES noun form of JOKE: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
  • JIMMY noun a short crowbar
  • JEANS noun (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
  • JUICE noun the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
  • JENNY noun female donkey
  • JOHNS noun form of JOHN: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

Definitions from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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