8-Letter Words Starting With GA

Q: How many eight-letter words that start with GA are there?

There are 295 eight-letter words that start with GA in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with GA?

GAZPACHO is worth 25 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GAZUMPED (23), GADZOOKS (23), GAZOOKAS (22).

Q: What are some common eight-letter words that start with GA?

Everyday examples include GASOLINE , GALACTIC , GAUNTEST , GARDENIA , GARDENER , GAUNTLET , GAUDIEST , GAWKIEST . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare eight-letter words that start with GA score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include GADZOOKS (23), GAZOOKAS (22), GAZUMPER (22), GAZABOES (20). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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All 8-Letter Words Starting With GA 295 words

How common is GA at the start of eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 295 eight-letter words that start with GA. They average 12.4 points, the best is GAZPACHO (25 points) and 38.3% end in S.

Total words: 295
Average Scrabble score: 12.4; out of 25 max
Everyday words: 10%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 38.3% of words

Most common last letters

s 38.3%
d 13.9%
t 8.5%

Top vowel pairs

ie10.2%
au6.4%
ia5.4%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with GA

g ₂a ₁z ₁₀p ₃a ₁c ₃h ₄o ₁

G 2 + A 1 + Z 10 + P 3 + A 1 + C 3 + H 4 + O 1 = 25 points

Double word: 50 pts
Triple word: 75 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

gazpacho

nouna soup made with chopped tomatoes and onions and cucumbers and peppers and herbs; served cold

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How many eight-letter words that start with GA are there?

There are 295 eight-letter words that start with GA in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with GA?

GAZPACHO is worth 25 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GAZUMPED (23), GADZOOKS (23), GAZOOKAS (22).

What are some common eight-letter words that start with GA?

Everyday examples include GASOLINE, GALACTIC, GAUNTEST, GARDENIA, GARDENER, GAUNTLET, GAUDIEST, GAWKIEST. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare eight-letter words that start with GA score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include GADZOOKS (23), GAZOOKAS (22), GAZUMPER (22), GAZABOES (20). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.