Starting With J
14 words · highest scoring is jokingly at 23 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With J
There are 14 eight letter words starting with J in our dictionary. The highest scoring is jokingly at 23 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 14 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — JEALOUSY, JOURNALS, JUMPSUIT 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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8 Letter Words Starting With J at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With J
- jokingly23
- jeopardy21
- judgment19
- jumpsuit19
- jealousy18
- johannes18
- journeys18
- judicial18
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With J
- jealousy18
- jeopardy21
- jokingly23
- journeys18
- judicial18
- juggling18
- junction17
- justices17
8 Letter Words Starting With J by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With J Defined
- jealousyNoun · 18 points
- the state or feeling of being jealous
- journalsVerb · 15 points
- write in a journal or diary
- judicialAdjective · 18 points
- of, by, or appropriate to a law court or judge; relating to the administration of justice
- jumpsuitNoun · 19 points
- a garment incorporating trousers and a sleeved top in one piece, worn as a fashion item, protective garment, or uniform
- junctureNoun · 17 points
- a particular point in events or time
8 Letter Words Starting With J: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with J are there?
There are 14 eight letter words starting with J in our dictionary, and 14 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with J?
JOKINGLY is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with J?
JEALOUSY, JOURNALS, JUMPSUIT are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with J. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.