Java

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Informal term for coffee or a programming language.

“I need some java to wake up this morning.”

Pronunciation

IPA

ˈjavə

Syllables

ja·va

Related Words

Synonyms

coffee brew

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double A vowels with J, uncommon letter pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, the J adds significant value.

Words Related to Java

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cava kava

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “java”.

ajava ajiva javan javas vajra

Longer words starting with Java

Words that begin with “java”.

javan javas

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