With JAN

18 words · highest scoring is janizary at 27 points

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About 8 Letter Words With JAN

There are 18 eight letter words containing JAN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is janizary at 27 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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8 Letter Words With JAN at a Glance

Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With JAN

  • janizary27
  • janizars24
  • janitrix22
  • jannocks21
  • janiform20
  • maryjane20
  • jankiest19
  • janneyed19

8 Letter Words With JAN Defined

janizaryNoun · 27 points
a member of the Turkish infantry forming the Sultan's guard between the 14th and 19th centuries
janglingVerb · 17 points
make or cause to make a ringing metallic sound, typically a discordant one

8 Letter Words With JAN: Questions

How many eight letter words containing JAN are there?

There are 18 eight letter words containing JAN in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing JAN?

JANIZARY is the highest scoring option at 27 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words containing JAN?

CATJANGS, JANISARY, JANNEYED are among the most familiar eight letter words containing JAN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words containing JAN 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.