47 Words Starting With JIN
The prefix JIN appears in 47 words, from 3-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 10 entries. Average word length: 7.2 letters.
J is rare at the start — and even rarer elsewhere in a word. Many J-words entered English from French (journey, justice) or other languages (jungle from Hindi, jazz from Creole).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with JIN: JINGOISTICALLY (27 pts), JINRICKSHAS (27 pts), JINRICKSHA (26 pts), JINRIKISHAS (25 pts), JINRIKISHA (24 pts). The shortest is JIN (3 letters) and the longest is JINGOISTICALLY (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in J.
Notable words: JINK — to dodge nimbly [v].; JINGO — a zealous patriot [n].; JINGAL — a large Chinese or Indian swivel-musket [n].; JINGALL — a large Chinese or Indian swivel-musket [n]. Browse words starting with KL for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JIN?
JINGOISTICALLY scores 27 points. Runner-up: JINRICKSHAS at 27 points. See words ending in UMP for more high-value options.
How many words start with JIN?
Our dictionary has 47 words that start with JIN. They range from 3 to 14 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (10).
What is the shortest word that starts with JIN?
JIN at just 3 letters. It means: a supernatural being in Muslim mythology [n].