Common 8-letter words that start with G
With their Scrabble points and, for the first 16, a short meaning, most used first.
- graphics★16a product of the art of representation
- graduate★10to receive an academic degree or diploma
- gambling★14the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price…
- greatest★9relatively large in size or number or extent
- guidance★12recommendation regarding a decision or action
- glossary★12a list of terms and their definitions
- governor★12one that governs
- generate★9to bring into existence
- guardian★10one who is legally responsible for another person
- genetics★11the science of heredity
- greeting★10express greetings upon meeting someone
- gathered★13to bring together into one place or group
- geometry★14a branch of mathematics
- gorgeous★10esthetically pleasing
- gasoline★9a liquid fuel
- grateful★12deeply thankful
generous★9governed★13goodness★10granting★10glorious★9grounded★11grooming★12gradient★10galaxies★16globally★14graffiti★15gemstone★11goodwill★13genocide★12graphite★14grinding★11garments★11gardener★10grouping★12gateways★15genomics★not in WWF13gigabyte★15garrison★9galactic★13generals★9gigantic★12getaways★15guessing★10graceful★14geologic★12gracious★11grandson★10
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GA…
8-letter words starting with GA (322)
Top score: GAZPACHO, 25 points. a cold, spicy soup
gambling★14gathered★13gasoline★9galaxies★16garments★11gardener★10gateways★15garrison★9galactic★13gangster★10gauntlet★9gamblers★13gazpacho25gadzooks23gazumped23
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GE…
8-letter words starting with GE (148)
Top score: GENIZAHS, 21 points (tied with one other)
generate★9genetics★11geometry★14generous★9gemstone★11genocide★12genomics★not in WWF13generals★9getaways★15geologic★12gestures★9genotype★14genitals★9genizahsUK21genizothUK21
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GH…
8-letter words starting with GH (18)
Top score: GHERKINS, 16 points. a small cucumber
GI…
8-letter words starting with GI (94)
Top score: GIZZARDS, 28 points (tied with one other). a digestive organ
gigabyte★15gigantic★12giveaway★18gizzards28gizzenedUK28gimmicky22giambeuxUK20giveback20gimcrack19gimmicks19giftshopUK17giftwrapnot in WWF17gipsydomnot in WWF17gipsyishnot in WWF17giftedly16
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gipsyismnot in WWF16giraffidUK16gibingly15giddying15giftware15gigaflopnot in WWF15gillyvorUK15ginghams15ginglymiUK15gipsying15giraffes15gibbered14gibbeted14giftablenot in WWF14gimbaled14gingkoes14ginkgoes14ginshopsUK14giveable14gibbsite13giftingsnot in WWF13gigavoltUK13gigawatt13gildhall13gillying13giltcupsUK13gilthead13giltwoodUK13gimpiest13gingeley13gingelly13gingerly13gingivae13gingival13girlhood13girthing13giftless12gigabits12giggitedUK12giggling12gildsmanUK12gildsmenUK12gimleted12ginhouseUK12giantism11giddiest11gigglers11gigglier11gilberts11gildings11gingered11girdingsUK11girdling11gisarmes11giardiasnot in WWF10gigatons10gingalls10gingelis10gingelli10gingilis10gingilli10ginnings10ginsengs10girdlers10girlondsUK10giustingUK10giantess9gillarooUK9gillionsUK9gillnets9ginniest9girasole9girasols9girliestnot in WWF9girniestUK9girollesnot in WWF9girosols9girtlineUK9gitterns9
GJ…
8-letter words starting with GJ (1)
Top score: GJETOSTS, 16 points. a hard brown cheese
GL…
8-letter words starting with GL (192)
Top score: GLOVEBOX, 21 points (tied with two others). a small compartment in the dashboard of a vehicle
glossary★12glorious★9globally★14glaucoma★13glaciers★11glaziery21glitzilynot in WWF21gloveboxnot in WWF21glamazonnot in WWF20glazings19glitzingnot in WWF19glozingsUK19glaziers18glaziest18glitzier18
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glycemicnot in WWF18glowworm17glyceryl17glycosyl17glibberyUK16gliffingUK16glimmeryUK16glowlampUK16gloxinia16glumpily16glumpishUK16glycemianot in WWF16glyceric16glycolic16glyconic16glyptics16gladwrapUK15glassifyUK15glochids15gluhweinnot in WWF15glunched15glutchednot in WWF15glycogen15glammingnot in WWF14glampingnot in WWF14gleeking14glibbingUK14glidderyUK14glimpsed14glitches14glomming14gloomful14gloomily14glopping14glunches14glutchesnot in WWF14glyceriaUK14glycerin14glycerol14glycines14glycosesUK14glyptalsUK14glammestnot in WWF13glammiernot in WWF13glampersnot in WWF13glenlike13gleyings13glibbest13glimmers13glimpser13glimpses13globbier13gloppiernot in WWF13glorying13glovingsUK13glowered13glucinic13glucinum13gluconicUK13glucosic13gluelike13glummest13glumpier13glutamicUK13glaceing12gladding12gladsome12glamoredUK12glancing12glassful12glassily12glaumingUK12gleaming12gledgingUK12glittery12gloaming12globated12globoids12glooming12gloopingUK12glossily12glucagon12glugging12gluttony12glabella11glabrate11glabrous11glacialsUK11glaciate11glacises11gladdens11gladdest11gladdiesUK11gladdonsUK11glamours11glancers11glassman11glassmen11glaucous11gleamers11gleamier11glebiestUK11gleesome11gleggestUK11glibness11gliddestUK11glidingsUK11gliomata11globiestUK11globular11globules11globuletUK11globulin11gloomier11gloopiernot in WWF11glosseme11glucinasUK11glucoses11glueballUK11gluepots11glumellaUK11glumness11gladiate10gladiest10gladiola10gladioleUK10gladioli10gladlier10gladness10glairing10glanders10glandule10glassing10gleaning10gleeting10glegness10glenoidsUK10glentingUK10gliadine10gliadins10glinting10glissade10gloating10glossing10glouting10glutting10glairier9glairinsUK9glareousUK9glariest9glasnost9glassier9glassies9glassine9glaurierUK9gleaners9gleeniesUK9gleetier9glintiernot in WWF9glistens9glisters9glitters9gloaters9glonoins9gloriole9gloriosaUK9glossers9glossier9glossies9glossina9glossistUK9gluinessnot in WWF9glutaealUK9glutaeusUK9glutelin9gluteninnot in WWF9gluttons9
GN…
8-letter words starting with GN (20)
Top score: GNOCCHIS, 16 points. dumplings made of pasta
GO…
8-letter words starting with GO (175)
Top score: GOHONZON, 21 points
governor★12gorgeous★10governed★13goodness★10goodwill★13goldfish★16gohonzonUK21godsquadUK20goldsizeUK19goshawks19goldworkUK17gorcocks17gownboysUK17godawfulnot in WWF16godchild16
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GR…
8-letter words starting with GR (357)
Top score: GRIZZLED, 28 points. to complain
graphics★16graduate★10greatest★9greeting★10grateful★12granting★10grounded★11grooming★12gradient★10graffiti★15graphite★14grinding★11grouping★12graceful★14gracious★11
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grandson★10grabbing★14grilling★10grinders★10grannies★9granular★9graphing★15gripping★14granules★9grantees★9grieving★13grandeur★10grizzled28grizzler27grizzles27grecized21graecize20grayback20grazable20grecizes20grecquesUK20greybackUK20grazings19grayfish18graziers18grazioso18grokkingnot in WWF18gruffily18gruffish18grysboksUK18gripsack17grumphedUK17gryphons17graffingUK16gramercy16gramocheUK16grapheme16graphiumUK16gravidly16gravlaks16grayheadUK16greyheadUK16gridlock16grimdarkUK16grockingUK16grubbily16grubworm16gruffing16grumphie16grumpily16grumpish16grackles15graffito15graithlyUK15grandkid15gravelly15grayhensUK15greenfly15greenway15greffierUK15greyhens15grieffulUK15griffins15griffons15grocklesUK15grogshop15groovilynot in WWF15grosbeak15grouched15growleryUK15gruffest15gruffier15grutched15grabbled14grallochUK14gramarye14grammageUK14graphenenot in WWF14grappled14gravamen14graymail14greekingUK14grenacheUK14grewsome14grimaced14grinches14groggery14groggily14gromwell14groschen14grouches14growable14grownups14grubbing14grubbledUK14gruiform14grumbled14grumping14grutches14grabbers13grabbier13grabbler13grabbles13graftage13grafting13graithedUK13grammars13grampiesnot in WWF13granddam13grappler13grapples13graveled13gravidae13gravidas13gravingsUK13graylags13grayling13greavingUK13greedily13gremmies13greyingsUK13greylags13gribbles13grifting13grimacer13grimaces13grimmest13grindery13grippers13grippier13gripplesUK13griptapeUK13griskins13grommets13grooving13groveled13growingsUK13growling13grubbers13grubbier13grubblesUK13grumbler13grumbles13grummest13grummets13grumpier13grumpiesUK13gradable12gradatimUK12grafters12grandame12grandams12granddad12grandmas12grandpas12granfersUK12grasping12grassily12gratuity12gravitas12graviton12gravures12graylistUK12grayness12grayouts12greasily12grecisedUK12greenbug12greenery12greeneyeUK12greenish12greenths12gregatimUK12greylistUK12greyness12greyoutsnot in WWF12gricingsUK12griddingnot in WWF12griddled12griefersUK12grievant12grievers12grievous12grifters12griggingUK12grillerynot in WWF12gripingsUK12grittily12groanfulUK12groggingUK12grograms12groovers12groovier12groupagenot in WWF12groupoid12groveler12groviestnot in WWF12growlers12growlier12grudging12gruyeres12graciles11gracilis11gracioso11gradated11graddansUK11gradingsUK11graduand11graeciseUK11grandads11granitic11grannamsUK11grannomsUK11grapiest11grapline11graplins11grapnels11graspers11grassumsUK11graupels11greciansUK11grecisesUK11greeboesUK11gremials11gremlins11gridders11griddles11grimiest11grimness11grimoirenot in WWF11gripiest11groggier11groomers11groupers11groupies11groupistUK11groupletUK11grudgers11gruesome11grumnessUK11gradates10gradines10graduals10graduses10grainageUK10graining10grandees10grandest10grandsir10grangers10granniedUK10grassing10gratings10greasing10greedier10greegree10greening10greesingUK10gregalesUK10greiningUK10grenades10grenningUK10gressingUK10gridelinUK10gridiron10grillade10grillage10grinning10grisgrisUK10gritting10groaning10grodiestnot in WWF10groining10grossing10grottoednot in WWF10groundenUK10grounder10grousing10grouting10grueling10gruelled10grundiesUK10grundlesUK10grungersnot in WWF10grungier10grunting10gruntled10grainers9grainier9granitas9granites9granolas9granters9grantors9grassersUK9grassier9gratinee9grattoirUK9greasers9greasier9greasiesUK9greatens9greenersUK9greenest9greenier9greenies9greenlet9greenlitnot in WWF9greeters9greisens9grillers9grillionUK9grinners9griseous9grisette9grislier9grisliesUK9grissiniUK9grissinoUK9gristersnot in WWF9gristles9gritlessUK9grittersnot in WWF9grittestUK9grittier9groaners9groolierUK9grosertsUK9grossartUK9grossers9grossest9grottier9grottoes9grousers9grousestUK9grouters9groutier9gruelers9grueller9grunions9grunters9gruntles9
GU…
8-letter words starting with GU (149)
Top score: GUZZLING, 28 points. to drink rapidly
guidance★12guardian★10guessing★10guaranty★12guarding★11guerilla★9guzzling28guzzlers27guffawed19guerezasUK18gudewifeUK16guideway16gulflike16gulfweed16gumphionUK16
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GW…
8-letter words starting with GW (3)
Top score: GWEDUCKS, 19 points. a large, edible clam
GY…
8-letter words starting with GY (31)
Top score: GYMKHANA, 21 points. an athletic meet
About these words
- 1,510 of the 42,333 8-letter words start with G (4%).
- 1,121 are good in NWL2023, 1,508 in Collins Scrabble Words, 1,120 in WOW24 and 994 in the Words With Friends list. 72 are everyday words.
- In Scrabble points, guzzling, grizzled, gizzards and gizzened share the top score (28), then three words on 27.