3-letter words starting with J

There are 23 3-letter words starting with J in our word list, and 9 of them are common English words such as JAM, JAW, JET, JOB and JOY.

23words in total
9common words
JAWhighest scoring (13 points)
JAMlongest common word (3 letters)

Common 3-letter words starting with J

9 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

3-letter words 9 words

jaw13jay13jew13joy13jam12job12jar10jet10joe10

All 23 3-letter words starting with J

Includes 14 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 3-letter words starting with J are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 23 3-letter words starting with J. 9 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, JAW scores 13 points, followed by JAY (13). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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