13 Words Starting With JOG
The prefix JOG appears in 13 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 5 entries. Average word length: 6.5 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 JOG: JOGGINGS (18 pts), JOGGLING (18 pts), JOGGING (17 pts), JOGGLED (17 pts), JOGGLERS (17 pts). The shortest is JOG (3 letters) and the longest is JOGGINGS (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in Y.
Notable words: JOGS — to run at a slow, steady pace [v].; JOGGED — to run at a slow, steady pace [v].; JOGGERS — one that jogs [n].; JOGGINGS — running at a slow, steady pace [n]. Browse words starting with UR for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JOG?
JOGGINGS scores 18 points. Runner-up: JOGGLING at 18 points. See words ending in CAN for more high-value options.
How many words start with JOG?
Our dictionary has 13 words that start with JOG. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (5).
What is the shortest word that starts with JOG?
JOG at just 3 letters. It means: to run at a slow, steady pace [v].