Words that start with Letter J

More About Words That Start With J

Since the letter J is worth a cool 10 points, it presents an excellent opportunity to go straight for the JUGULAR. It just means you need to know as many words that start with J as you can. Start with adjectives that start with J, like JACKED or JINXED. Continue with positive words that start with J if that’s JIBES better with you. Now you’re JAMMING. 

What about Spanish words that start with J? Can you tap them for big points on your road to victory? It depends. “Jardin” (garden) and “joya” (jewel) are not playable, for example. But JEFE (boss) is a valid word in both Scrabble® and Words With Friends®. And then you’ve got Spanish J words that are the same in English too, like JAGUAR and JOVIAL. Welcome to the JUNGLE indeed!

• 2 letter words that start with J

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• 9 letter words that start with J

The spelling norms for J words can vary greatly across different languages, even if you use mostly the same alphabet. Finding words with J doesn’t require you to ADJUST your thought process. Finding words ending in J, however, is harder in English. Of the few words that make this list, they’re typically foreign in origin. For example, you might know about the pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the HAJJ.