8-letter words starting with J

There are 211 8-letter words starting with J in our word list, and 14 of them are common English words such as JEOPARDY, JOURNALS, JUDICIAL, JUMPSUIT and JUSTICES.

211words in total
14common words
JAZZLIKEhighest scoring (37 points)
JEALOUSYlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with J

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

8-letter words 14 words

jokingly23jeopardy21judgment19jumpsuit19jealousy18johannes18journeys18judicial18juggling18juvenile18junction17juncture17justices17journals15

All 211 8-letter words starting with J

Includes 197 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with J are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 211 8-letter words starting with J. 14 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, JAZZLIKE scores 37 points, followed by JAZZIEST (33). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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