10 Words Starting With JOT
The prefix JOT appears in 10 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 5.5 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 JOT: JOTTINGS (16 pts), JOTTING (15 pts), JOTTY (15 pts), JOTTED (14 pts), JOTTERS (14 pts). The shortest is JOT (3 letters) and the longest is JOTTINGS (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in SIM.
Notable words: JOTA — a Spanish dance [n].; JOTAS — a Spanish dance [n].; JOTTED — to note quickly [v].; JOTTERS — one that jots; a pad for jotting [n]. Browse words starting with GIT for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JOT?
JOTTINGS scores 16 points. Runner-up: JOTTING at 15 points. See words ending in UTY for more high-value options.
How many words start with JOT?
Our dictionary has 10 words that start with JOT. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that starts with JOT?
JOT at just 3 letters. It means: to note quickly [v].