4 Words Starting With JEN
The prefix JEN appears in 4 words, from 5-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 6.3 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 JEN: JENNY (15 pts), JENNETS (14 pts), JENNIES (14 pts), JENNET (13 pts). The shortest is JENNY (5 letters) and the longest is JENNETS (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in BEEN.
Notable words: JENNY — a female donkey [n].; JENNET — a small Spanish horse, a jenny donkey [n].; JENNETS — a small Spanish horse, a jenny donkey [n]. Browse words starting with CIRC for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JEN?
JENNY scores 15 points. Runner-up: JENNETS at 14 points. See words ending in DOT for more high-value options.
How many words start with JEN?
Our dictionary has 4 words that start with JEN. They range from 5 to 7 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that starts with JEN?
JENNY at just 5 letters. It means: a female donkey [n].