5-letter words with J as the fourth letter
There are 26 five-letter words with J as the fourth 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 fourth position, shown with its Scrabble score. Common picks include banjo, bhaji, bunje, bunjy and gadje. 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 fourth letter
5-letter words with J as the fourth letter (26)
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words have J as the fourth letter?
Our dictionary lists 26 five-letter words with J in the fourth position.
How do I use this list for Wordle?
If your fourth 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?
BANJO is a common five-letter word with J as its fourth letter.