39 Words Starting With JUR
The prefix JUR appears in 39 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 7 entries. Average word length: 8.5 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 JUR: JURISPRUDENCES (26 pts), JURISPRUDENCE (25 pts), JURISPRUDENTIAL (25 pts), JURIDICALLY (24 pts), JURISDICTIONAL (24 pts). The shortest is JURA (4 letters) and the longest is JURISPRUDENTIAL (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in UNG.
Notable words: JURA — a law or legal right [n].; JURAL — having to do with law [adj].; JURANT — one who takes an oath [n].; JURALLY — pertaining to law [adv]. Browse words starting with FA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with JUR?
JURISPRUDENCES scores 26 points. Runner-up: JURISPRUDENCE at 25 points. See words ending in ETA for more high-value options.
How many words start with JUR?
Our dictionary has 39 words that start with JUR. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (7).
What is the shortest word that starts with JUR?
JURA at just 4 letters. It means: a law or legal right [n].