5-Letter Words Starting With JO
There are 29 five-letter words starting with JO in our dictionary; 17 of them are common words.
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All 29 words
- joins12 points
- joint12 points
- joked17 points
- jokes16 points
- jolly15 points
- joker16 points
- joyed16 points
- jolts12 points
- jocks18 points
- johns15 points
- jowls15 points
- joist12 points
- joule12 points
- joust12 points
- jokey19 points
- jowly18 points
- joeys15 points
- jocko18 points
- jolty15 points
- jorum14 points
- jouks16 points
- jowed16 points
- jotty15 points
- jowar15 points
- joram14 points
- joles12 points
- jones12 points
- jotas12 points
- joual12 points
Quick facts
- Total words: 29
- By usage: 8 very common, 9 common, 12 rare
Highest scoring (classic tiles)
- jokey 19
- jocko 18
- jocks 18
- jowly 18
- joked 17
- joker 16
- jokes 16
- jouks 16
- jowed 16
- joyed 16
Most common
- joins
- joint
- joked
- jokes
- jolly
- joker
- joyed
- jolts
- jocks
- johns
Definitions
- joint (adjective)
- United or combined.
- jolly (adjective)
- Full of or showing high-spirited merriment.
- joker (noun)
- A person who enjoys telling or playing jokes.
Every word in this list has five letters and start with the letters JO. We count 29 of them, with 17 in common use. The score shown on each chip uses classic tile values, so JOKEY at 19 points is the one to remember when a premium square is open. Words with their own page, such as JOINS, link through to a full breakdown of the shorter words hidden inside them.
How to use this page
Begin with the search box if you are mid-game: your letters, plus question marks for blanks, produce the playable words instantly. Begin with the list if you are studying: the common words are at the top, the definitions section explains the most useful ones, and the quick facts show the top scorers.
Tips
The list puts common words first for a reason: they are the ones an opponent is least likely to challenge and the ones you will remember next time. When two plays score about the same, prefer the common word. Save the rare entries for situations where they are clearly better, such as a triple-word square that only an obscure word can reach. If you are learning vocabulary or solving a puzzle for a newspaper, stick to the very common words marked with a dot; they are the ones the setter almost certainly had in mind.
Questions
Which five-letter words starting with JO are the most common?
JOINS, JOINT and JOKED are among the most familiar. The list is sorted with everyday words first, and the very common ones carry a small dot, so you can read the top of the page and skip the obscure entries at the bottom.
Can I search this list with my own letters?
Yes. Type your letters into the search box at the top of the page, using a question mark for a blank, and the tool will show only the five-letter words starting with JO you can actually spell from that rack, with scores.