22 Words Starting With JAN
The prefix JAN appears in 22 words, from 4-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 7 entries. Average word length: 7.7 letters.
J is rare at the start — and even rarer elsewhere in a word. Many J-words entered English from French (journey, justice) or other languages (jungle from Hindi, jazz from Creole).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with JAN: JANIZARY (27 pts), JANIZARIES (26 pts), JANIFORM (20 pts), JANISSARY (19 pts), JANISARY (18 pts). The shortest is JANE (4 letters) and the longest is JANISSARIES (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in IF.
Notable words: JANE — a little silver Genoese coin [n].; JANES — a small silver Genoese coin [n].; JANGLE — to make a harsh metallic sound [v].; JANGLED — to make a harsh metallic sound [v]. Browse words starting with NOD for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JAN?
JANIZARY scores 27 points. Runner-up: JANIZARIES at 26 points. See words ending in HO for more high-value options.
How many words start with JAN?
Our dictionary has 22 words that start with JAN. They range from 4 to 11 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (7).
What is the shortest word that starts with JAN?
JANE at just 4 letters. It means: a little silver Genoese coin [n].