How many 5-letter words are starting with "j"?

There are 170 5-letter words starting with "j" in the Extended dictionary.

What's the best-scoring word on this page?

"jazzy" scores 33 points using standard Scrabble letter values.

What if I have more letters to work with?

Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.

5-Letter Words Starting with "J"

170 5-letter dictionary words starting with "j" — the highest-scoring is jazzy at 33 points. Have other letters to work with? Try the Word Finder.

Notable words

jazzy33 pts
adjective — (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
jacky21 pts
jiffy21 pts
noun — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
jammy19 pts
jemmy19 pts
noun — a short crowbar

All 170 words

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words are starting with "j"?: There are 170 5-letter words starting with "j" in the Extended dictionary.
What's the best-scoring word on this page?: "jazzy" scores 33 points using standard Scrabble letter values.
What if I have more letters to work with?: Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.