6 Words Starting With JOR
The prefix JOR appears in 6 words, from 5-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 5.8 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 JOR: JORAMS (15 pts), JORDANS (15 pts), JORUMS (15 pts), JORAM (14 pts), JORDAN (14 pts). The shortest is JORAM (5 letters) and the longest is JORDANS (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in FIB.
Notable words: JORAM — a big drinking bowl [n].; JORAMS — a large drinking bowl [n].; JORDANS — a chamberpot [n]. Browse words starting with UM for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JOR?
JORAMS scores 15 points. Runner-up: JORDANS at 15 points. See words ending in BA for more high-value options.
How many words start with JOR?
Our dictionary has 6 words that start with JOR. They range from 5 to 7 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with JOR?
JORAM at just 5 letters. It means: a big drinking bowl [n].