6-letter words with J as the 1st letter and S as the 6th letter

6-letter words with J as the 1st letter and S as the 6th letter: 82 matches, from JOINTS to JAZZES.

82 wordsTop pick JUDGESHighest score JAZZES 31

7 of 82 are everyday words (9%). Mostly rare words: great for Scrabble, tough for daily puzzles.

With J in 1st place, S is the most common 6th letter (82 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 82 · most-used first

  • JUDGES15
  • JOINTS13
  • JEWELS16
  • JURORS13
  • JUICES15
  • JOYOUS16
  • JURIES13
  • JOKERS17
  • JOISTS13
  • JOULES13
  • JUNTAS13
  • JAPANS15
  • JAUNTS13
  • JUMBOS17
  • JUNTOS13
  • JOUSTS13
  • JUNCUS15
  • JAWANS16
  • JUNCOS15
  • JIHADS17
  • JULEPS15
  • JESSES13
  • JINXES20
  • JAMBOS17
  • JAGERS14
  • JURATS13
  • JOSHES16
  • JUVIES16
  • JAGIRS14
  • JAMBES17
  • JETONS13
  • JOTUNS13
  • JAPERS15
  • JELLOS13
  • JINNIS13
  • JUDIES14
  • JIVERS16
  • JABOTS15
  • JUMARS15
  • JODELS14
  • JUPONS15
  • JABERS15
  • JACALS15
  • JAGRAS14
  • JAKEYS20
  • JALAPS15
  • JALOPS15
  • JAMBUS17

Showing the top 48 of 82 words. See every valid word

All valid words 82

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • JABERS15
  • JABOTS15
  • JACALS15
  • JAGERS14
  • JAGIRS14
  • JAGRAS14
  • JAKEYS20
  • JALAPS15
  • JALOPS15
  • JAMBES17
  • JAMBOS17
  • JAMBUS17
  • JAPANS15
  • JAPERS15
  • JARTAS13
  • JARULS13
  • JASEYS16
  • JASIES13
  • JASPES15
  • JASPIS15
  • JASSES13
  • JAUNTS13
  • JAVELS16
  • JAWANS16
  • JAXIES20
  • JAZIES22
  • JAZZES31
  • JEBELS15
  • JEHADS17
  • JELABS15
  • JELLOS13
  • JEMBES17
  • JERIDS14
  • JESSES13
  • JETONS13
  • JEWELS16
  • JEWIES16
  • JHALAS16
  • JIBBAS17
  • JIBERS15
  • JIGOTS14
  • JIHADS17
  • JINNIS13
  • JINXES20
  • JIRGAS14
  • JIVERS16
  • JIZZES31
  • JNANAS13
  • JOCKOS19
  • JODELS14
  • JOINTS13
  • JOISTS13
  • JOKERS17
  • JORAMS15
  • JORUMS15
  • JOSHES16
  • JOSSES13
  • JOTUNS13
  • JOUALS13
  • JOULES13
  • JOUSTS13
  • JOWARS16
  • JOYOUS16
  • JUDGES15
  • JUDIES14
  • JUGALS14
  • JUGUMS16
  • JUICES15
  • JULEPS15
  • JUMARS15
  • JUMBOS17
  • JUNCOS15
  • JUNCUS15
  • JUNTAS13
  • JUNTOS13
  • JUPONS15
  • JURATS13
  • JURELS13
  • JURIES13
  • JURORS13
  • JUVIES16
  • JYNXES23
Letters by positionIn 33% of these words the 2nd letter is A.
2nd letter
  1. A33%
  2. U22%
  3. O18%
3rd letter
  1. R12%
  2. S10%
  3. N9%
4th letter
  1. E17%
  2. A16%
  3. I11%
5th letter
  1. E26%
  2. R12%
  3. L11%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 13 in Scrabble; JAZZES tops the list with 31. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 1313 points: 23 words
  2. 14 points: 9 words
  3. 1515 points: 21 words
  4. 16 points: 12 words
  5. 1717 points: 9 words
  6. 18 points: 0 words
  7. 1919 points: 1 words
  8. 20 points: 3 words
  9. 2121 points: 0 words
  10. 22 points: 1 words
  11. 2323 points: 1 words
  12. 24 points: 0 words
  13. 2525 points: 0 words
  14. 26 points: 0 words
  15. 2727 points: 0 words
  16. 28 points: 0 words
  17. 2929 points: 0 words
  18. 30 points: 0 words
  19. 3131 points: 2 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
JAZZES3133All three
JYNXES2325Collins only
JAZIES2224Collins only
JINXES2023All three
JAKEYS2021Collins only
JAXIES2022Collins only
JOCKOS1922All three
JOKERS1719All three
JUMBOS1722All three
JIHADS1718All three
JAMBOS1721Collins only
JAMBES1721All three

Only 7 of these 82 entries are common by frequency, so familiar choices stand out in a narrow pattern. JOINTS, JUDGES, JEWELS, and JUICES are recognizable examples; many other matches are less familiar. Dictionary coverage differs too: Collins includes 80, NWL2023 includes 56, and ENABLE includes 49.

Common examples and the top score

  • 82 words start with J and end with S.
  • Only 7 entries are classed as common by frequency.
  • Collins includes 80 matches, compared with 56 in NWL2023 and 49 in ENABLE.
  • JAZZES leads the Scrabble scoring list at 31 points.
  • The pattern's average score is 15.5 points.

Which six-letter J words ending in S are familiar?

JOINTS, JUDGES, JEWELS, JUICES, and JURORS show why some matches are easy to recognize: several are familiar plural nouns. JOYOUS and JAUNTS add different word forms to the mix. Still, only 7 entries belong to the common-frequency group, so a recognizable example does not mean the whole set is everyday vocabulary.

A J-first, D-last search returns 53 matches; the S ending produces 82. That gap makes S a strong candidate when the sixth square is open. Hold J in place and test the final S before widening the search.

6-letter words with J as the 1st letter and S as the 6th letter

JAZZES leads Scrabble scoring at 31 points; JINXES follows at 20. The unusual spellings stand out when a scoring play matters, but tile value alone does not settle the move. Check the pattern, then weigh the available squares.

The three dictionaries count this pattern differently: 80 entries in Collins, 56 in NWL2023, and 49 in ENABLE. These totals overlap. Confirm a rare candidate in your game’s word list.

Browse the six-letter hub for more options, or compare another J ending. Seven entries meet the common frequency measure, and the group averages 15.5 Scrabble points.

Confirm acceptance before playing a rare candidate. The six-letter hub offers a broader browse, while other J endings provide nearby pattern options. Seven entries meet the common-frequency threshold, and the group averages 15.5 Scrabble points.

Questions people ask

How many six-letter words start with J and end with S?
There are 82 six-letter matches with J first and S last. Only 7 are classed as common by frequency, so familiar options such as JOINTS and JUDGES make up a small part of the full set.
What is the highest-scoring word in this pattern?
JAZZES is the top Scrabble scorer at 31 points. JINXES scores 20, but board placement affects the points you actually earn, so compare the letter positions and premium squares before choosing a play.
Do all 82 words appear in every word-game dictionary?
No. Collins includes 80 matches, NWL2023 includes 56, and ENABLE includes 49. The totals vary by dictionary, so check the word list used by your game before playing an unfamiliar entry.

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