41 Words Starting With JER
The prefix JER appears in 41 words, from 4-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 12 entries. Average word length: 7.2 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 JER: JERKINGLY (24 pts), JERKWATERS (24 pts), JERKWATER (23 pts), JERKINESSES (22 pts), JERKILY (21 pts). The shortest is JERK (4 letters) and the longest is JERKINESSES (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in REB.
Notable words: JERK — to move spasmodically [v].; JERID — a wooden Oriental javelin [n].; JERBOA — a desert rodent that jumps on long legs like a kangaroo [n].; JERBOAS — a desert rodent that jumps on long legs like a kangaroo [n]. Browse words starting with J for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JER?
JERKINGLY scores 24 points. Runner-up: JERKWATERS at 24 points. See words ending in MOR for more high-value options.
How many words start with JER?
Our dictionary has 41 words that start with JER. They range from 4 to 11 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (12).
What is the shortest word that starts with JER?
JERK at just 4 letters. It means: to move spasmodically [v].