Starting With J
15 words · highest scoring is jaw at 13 points
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About 3 Letter Words Starting With J
There are 15 three letter words starting with J in our dictionary. The highest scoring is jaw at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 15 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — JAB, JAY, JOG among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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3 Letter Words Starting With J at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words Starting With J
- jaw13
- jay13
- joy13
- jab12
- jam12
- job12
- jag11
- jig11
Common 3 Letter Words Starting With J
- jab12
- jag11
- jar10
- jay13
- jig11
- joe10
- joy13
- jun10
3 Letter Words Starting With J by Last Letter
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in G
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in B
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in Y
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in E
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in M
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in N
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in R
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in S
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in T
- 3 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in W
3 Letter Words Starting With J Defined
- jabVerb · 12 points
- poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
- jamVerb · 12 points
- make (fruit) into jam
- jayNoun · 13 points
- a bird of the crow family with boldly patterned plumage, typically having blue feathers in the wings or tail
- jigNoun · 11 points
- a lively dance with leaping movements
- jogVerb · 11 points
- run at a steady gentle pace, especially on a regular basis as a form of physical exercise
- jugNoun · 11 points
- a cylindrical container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids
3 Letter Words Starting With J: Questions
How many three letter words starting with J are there?
There are 15 three letter words starting with J in our dictionary, and 15 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with J?
JAW is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words starting with J?
JAB, JAY, JOG are among the most familiar three letter words starting with J. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words starting with J valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.