5-letter words with J as the fifth letter

There are 3 five-letter words with J as the fifth letter. Pinning a letter to an exact slot is the core of Wordle strategy: a green tile fixes a position, and this is the full list of answers that still fit. J is a rare eight-point tile, so a short word starting with J can be a genuine game-changer on a bonus square.

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Every word below is exactly five letters with J in the fifth position, shown with its Scrabble score. Common picks include aflaj, basij and falaj. Feed the letters you already know into the Wordle helper to narrow a specific puzzle further.

Highest-scoring 5-letter words with j as the fifth letter

WordScoreLength
aflaj155
falaj155
basij145

5-letter words with J as the fifth letter (3)

Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words have J as the fifth letter?

Our dictionary lists 3 five-letter words with J in the fifth position.

How do I use this list for Wordle?

If your fifth tile turned green as J, this is your candidate list. Cross off any word that uses a letter you have already ruled out, and prefer a guess that tests new letters.

What is a common example?

AFLAJ is a common five-letter word with J as its fifth letter.

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