4 Words Starting With JOE
The prefix JOE appears in 4 words, from 3-letter words up to 5 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 4.0 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 JOE: JOEYS (15 pts), JOEY (14 pts), JOES (11 pts), JOE (10 pts). The shortest is JOE (3 letters) and the longest is JOEYS (5 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in Q.
Notable words: JOES — a loved one [n].; JOEYS — a young kangaroo [n]. Browse words starting with JER for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JOE?
JOEYS scores 15 points. Runner-up: JOEY at 14 points. See words ending in FAD for more high-value options.
How many words start with JOE?
Our dictionary has 4 words that start with JOE. They range from 3 to 5 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that starts with JOE?
JOE at just 3 letters. It means: a loved one [n].