5 Letter Words Starting with J

Complete list of 20 five-letter words starting with J. Perfect for Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.

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Discover all 20 five-letter words that start with the letter J. This comprehensive word list is perfect for Wordle players looking for their next guess, Scrabble enthusiasts seeking high-scoring words, or anyone wanting to expand their vocabulary.

Complete Word List (20 words)

JAUNT
JAZZY
JELLY
JERKY
JETTY
JEWEL
JIFFY
JOINT
JOIST
JOKER
JOLLY
JOUST
JUDGE
JUICE
JUICY
JUMBO
JUMPY
JUNTA
JUNTO
JUROR

Complete List of 5 Letter Words Starting With J

Looking for 5 letter words starting with J? This comprehensive list contains all 20 five-letter words that begin with the consonant "J" – an essential resource for Wordle, Scrabble, and word puzzle enthusiasts. J is one of the rarest starting letters, making J-words valuable for elimination strategies.

All 20 Five-Letter Words Beginning With J

Our database includes every valid 5 letter word starting with J that's accepted in popular word games. Examples include JAUNT, JAZZY, JELLY, JERKY, JETTY, and many more like JEWEL, JIFFY, JOINT, JOIST, JOKER. With 20 total options, you have plenty of choices – but using the right strategy can help you find the perfect word faster. Some words in this list contain double letters, such as JAZZY, JELLY, JETTY.

Wordle Strategy for J- Words

When your Wordle guesses reveal the answer starts with J, you're already ahead! With 20 possibilities narrowed down from 2,345 total Wordle words, focus on common letters in positions 2-5. The average word in this J- list contains 1.7 vowels. Consider guessing words with common vowels like E, A, or I in the remaining positions. Words like JAUNT, JOINT, JUICY demonstrate the variety in this list.

Tips for Finding 5 Letter Words That Start With J

To quickly find the right word from our list of 20 words starting with J, combine what you know. Our interactive filter above lets you add ending letters, excluded letters, and more. For Scrabble players, J-words can score well when placed strategically on the board. The majority (20) of these words start with consonants in position 2, creating strong letter combinations.

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20 words found
JAUNT
JAZZY
JELLY
JERKY
JETTY
JEWEL
JIFFY
JOINT
JOIST
JOKER
JOLLY
JOUST
JUDGE
JUICE
JUICY
JUMBO
JUMPY
JUNTA
JUNTO
JUROR

Letter Position Analysis

Most common letters in each position for this word list:

Position 1
J (100%)
Position 2
U (40%)
O (25%)
E (20%)
Position 3
I (20%)
U (10%)
L (10%)
Position 4
T (15%)
N (10%)
L (10%)
Position 5
Y (40%)
T (20%)
R (10%)

Featured Words for Wordle

JUDGE
Common word, great for Wordle
JUICE
Vowel-rich, good for elimination

Common Patterns in This List

Most common endings for these words:

Quick Strategy Tips

1

With 20 possibilities, consider the most common letters in positions 2-5.

2

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Word Difficulty Breakdown

Common Words

1

Everyday words, easier to guess

JUDGE

Less Common Words

19

May be harder to guess, but still valid

JAUNTJAZZYJELLYJERKYJETTYJEWEL+13 more

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