Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to JA starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: jabot, jacal, jacks.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| jabot | 5 | 2 | |
| jacal | 5 | 2 | |
| jacks | 5 | 1 | |
| jacky | 5 | 2 | |
| jaded | 5 | 2 | |
| jades | 5 | 2 | |
| jager | 5 | 2 | |
| jaggs | 5 | 1 | |
| jaggy | 5 | 2 | |
| jagra | 5 | 2 | |
| jails | 5 | 1 | |
| jakes | 5 | 2 | |
| jalap | 5 | 2 | |
| jalop | 5 | 2 | |
| jambe | 5 | 1 | |
| jambs | 5 | 1 | |
| jammy | 5 | 2 | |
| janes | 5 | 2 | |
| janky | 5 | 2 | |
| janty | 5 | 2 | |
| japan | 5 | 2 | |
| japed | 5 | 2 | |
| japer | 5 | 2 | |
| japes | 5 | 2 | |
| jarls | 5 | 1 | |
| jatos | 5 | 2 | |
| jauks | 5 | 1 | |
| jaunt | 5 | 1 | |
| jaups | 5 | 1 | |
| javas | 5 | 2 | |
| jawan | 5 | 2 | |
| jawed | 5 | 2 | |
| jazzy | 5 | 2 |
Are JA-starting words common?
JA is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after JA quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.