Starting With J Ending in ST
2 words · highest scoring is joist at 12 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in ST
There are 2 five letter words starting with J and ending in ST in our dictionary. The highest scoring is joist at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — JOIST, JOUST 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. This list is also searched as words ending with ST — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With ST or Words Starting With J Ending in ST, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in ST at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in ST
- joist12
- joust12
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in ST
- joist12
- joust12
5 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in ST Defined
- joistNoun · 12 points
- a length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling
- joustVerb · 12 points
- (of a medieval knight) engage in a sporting contest in which two opponents on horseback fight with lances
5 Letter Words Starting With J Ending in ST: Questions
How many five letter words starting with J and ending in ST are there?
There are 2 five letter words starting with J and ending in ST in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with J and ending in ST?
JOIST is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with J and ending in ST?
JOIST, JOUST are among the most familiar five letter words starting with J and ending in ST. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with J and ending in ST 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.