Starting With JA
5 words · highest scoring is jazzy at 33 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With JA
There are 5 five letter words starting with JA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is jazzy at 33 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — JACKS, JAILS, JAUNT 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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5 Letter Words Starting With JA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With JA
- jazzy33
- jacks18
- japan14
- jails12
- jaunt12
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With JA
- jacks18
- jails12
- japan14
- jaunt12
- jazzy33
5 Letter Words Starting With JA by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With JA Defined
- jacksNoun · 18 points
- a device for lifting heavy objects, especially one for raising the axle of a motor vehicle off the ground so that a wheel can be changed or the underside inspected
- jailsNoun · 12 points
- a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime
- japanNoun · 14 points
- a hard, dark, enamel-like varnish containing asphalt, used to give a black gloss to metal objects
- jauntNoun · 12 points
- a short excursion or journey made for pleasure
- jazzyAdjective · 33 points
- of, resembling, or in the style of jazz
5 Letter Words Starting With JA: Questions
How many five letter words starting with JA are there?
There are 5 five letter words starting with JA in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with JA?
JAZZY is the highest scoring option at 33 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with JA?
JACKS, JAILS, JAUNT are among the most familiar five letter words starting with JA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with JA 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.