5-letter words ending in J

There are 3 5-letter words that end in J. Fixing both the length and the final letter is a precise filter, which is why it shows up so often in Wordle strategy and crossword solving. J is a rare eight-point tile, so a short word starting with J can be a genuine game-changer on a bonus square.

Find these words in your tiles

Use ? or * for blank tiles. Shorter words are included too. Dictionary loads on your first search.

The full set is listed below with Scrabble points. Common examples include aflaj, basij and falaj. On the solver, set a length of 5 and an Ends filter of J to see which of these your tiles can make.

Highest-scoring 5-letter words ending in j

WordScoreLength
aflaj155
falaj155
basij145

5-letter words ending in J (3)

Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words end in J?

There are 3 words in our dictionary that are 5 letters long and end with J.

Are these useful for Wordle?

Yes. If you have a green J in the last position, this is your candidate list. Cross off words containing letters you have already ruled out.

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