4-Letter Words Starting With J
Looking for four-letter words that start with J? This page lists all 86 of them, from JABS to JUTS. The most common are JUST, JOIN and JUMP.
JAZZ scores the most in Scrabble, at 29 points. The most common start is JA-, with 20 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 86
- Top score
- JAZZ · 29
- Groups
- 5
Common 4-letter words starting with J and their meanings
- just11 pts
- adverb: and nothing more
- join11 pts
- verb: become part of
- jump15 pts
- verb: move forward by leaps and bounds
- jerk15 pts
- verb: pull, or move with a sudden movement
- jury14 pts
- noun: a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
- joke15 pts
- noun: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
- jeep13 pts
- noun: a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain
- jail11 pts
- noun: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial…
- java14 pts
- noun: an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo
- jeer11 pts
- verb: laugh at with contempt and derision
- jolt11 pts
- noun: a sudden jarring impact
- jade12 pts
- noun: a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 86 4-letter words starting with J
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with JA 20
- jabs13
- jack17
- jade12
- jagg13
- jags12
- jail11
- jake15
- jamb15
- jams13
- jane11
- jape13
- jarl11
- jars11
- jato11
- jauk15
- jaup13
- java14
- jaws14
- jays14
- jazz29
Starting with JE 17
- jean11
- jeed12
- jeep13
- jeer11
- jees11
- jeez20
- jefe14
- jehu14
- jell11
- jeon11
- jerk15
- jess11
- jest11
- jete11
- jets11
- jeux18
- jews14
Starting with JI 15
- jiao11
- jibb15
- jibe13
- jibs13
- jiff17
- jigs12
- jill11
- jilt11
- jimp15
- jink15
- jinn11
- jins11
- jinx18
- jism13
- jive14
Starting with JO 19
- jobs13
- jock17
- joes11
- joey14
- jogs12
- john14
- join11
- joke15
- joky18
- jole11
- jolt11
- josh14
- joss11
- jota11
- jots11
- jouk15
- jowl14
- jows14
- joys14
Starting with JU 15
- juba13
- jube13
- judo12
- juga12
- jugs12
- juju18
- juke15
- jump15
- junk15
- jupe13
- jura11
- jury14
- just11
- jute11
- juts11
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with J are there?
There are 86 four-letter words that start with J in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with J in Scrabble?
JAZZ is for the highest score at 29 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with J?
Common examples include JUST, JOIN, JUMP, JERK, JURY and JOKE.
Which 4-letter words starting with J end in E?
14 of them end in E, including JOKE, JADE, JIBE and JIVE.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.