8 Words Starting With AJ
The prefix AJ appears in 8 words, from 4-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 5.4 letters.
A ranks among the top three starting letters in English. Many fundamental words — verbs of action, articles, adjectives — begin here.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with AJ: AJOWANS (17 pts), AJIVAS (16 pts), AJOWAN (16 pts), AJIVA (15 pts), AJUGAS (14 pts). The shortest is AJAR (4 letters) and the longest is AJOWANS (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ALOE.
Notable words: AJAR — partly open [adj].; AJIVA — inanimate matter [n].; AJIVAS — inanimate matter [n].; AJOWANS — the fruit of an Egyptian plant of the caraway genus [n]. Browse words starting with PE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with AJ?
AJOWANS scores 17 points. Runner-up: AJIVAS at 16 points. See words ending in CKE for more high-value options.
How many words start with AJ?
Our dictionary has 8 words that start with AJ. They range from 4 to 7 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with AJ?
AJAR at just 4 letters. It means: partly open [adj].