Words Ending in J
Browse every English word that ends with J. Common endings like -ING, -ED, -ER, and -LY are among the most useful patterns to know for Scrabble, Words with Friends, and anagram puzzles. Each word includes its Scrabble point value.
This page summarises 29 valid words — mean length 4.3, mean score 14.3.
- Total words
- 29
- Avg length
- 4.3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 14.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- hajilij (24 pts)
- Longest word
- hajilij (7 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 29(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
A compact set of 29 words means you can review the entire list in one sitting and retain more for your next game. Scrabble players will notice 29 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Top scorer: hajilij (24 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 14.3 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.32, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
A compact result set means you can memorise the entire page in one session. Treat each word as high leverage — there is little noise to filter out. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 14.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer HAJILIJ, longest HAJILIJ. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 29 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- HAJILIJ (7 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- KANKREJ (7 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HAJJ (4 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BHUMIJ (6 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KHARAJ (6 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- MAHARAJ (7 letters, 19 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- SVARAJ (6 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SWARAJ (6 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
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How to use this list
Compare average length (4.3) to your typical play style — shorter words hook more often; longer words chase bingos.
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Frequently asked questions
- Why is knowing word endings useful in word games?
- Endings like -ING, -ED, -ER, and -LY let you extend existing words on the board and score bonus points. Memorising common endings is one of the fastest ways to improve your Scrabble or Words with Friends game.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 29 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4.3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 14.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is hajilij (24 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 29 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.