Words That Start With IJ

There are over 2 words that begin with IJ in English. From 7-letter words to 8-letter entries, find IJ-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends.

2 Common Words Starting with IJ

Most Common Length
7
(1 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
18.5
(out of 19)
Most Common Ending
d
(50%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with IJ?

19 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with IJ is ijtihads with a total of 19 points.

I 1
J 8
T 1
I 1
H 4
A 1
D 2
S 1

Words that begin with IJ are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in IJ and words with IJ. Try our five letter words starting with IJ page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With IJ

  • How many words starting with IJ are in the English dictionary?

    There are 2 words in the English dictionary that start with IJ, and most of them are 7 letters long (1 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with IJ?

    The longest word starting with IJ is "ijtihads" at 8 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with IJ worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "ijtihad", "ijtihads" start with IJ and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "ijtihads" is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with IJ?

    Most words starting with IJ are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "ijtihad".

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