8-Letter Words Starting With GAT
- 7 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With GAT
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Starting With GAT 7 words
How common is GAT at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 7 eight-letter words that start with GAT. They average 12.3 points and the best is GATEWAYS (15 points).
- Total words
- 7
- Average Scrabble score
- 12.3
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 29%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 28.6% of words
Most common last letters
- d 28.6%
- s 28.6%
- e 14.3%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with GAT
g 2a 1t 1e 1w 4a 1y 4s 1
G 2 + A 1 + T 1 + E 1 + W 4 + A 1 + Y 4 + S 1 = 15 points
- Double word
- 30 pts
- Triple word
- 45 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
gateways
Form of gateway
- nounan entrance that can be closed by a gate
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How many eight-letter words that start with GAT are there?
There are 7 eight-letter words that start with GAT 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 GAT?
GATEWAYS is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GATHERED (13), GATEFOLD (13), GATELIKE (13).
What are some common eight-letter words that start with GAT?
Everyday examples include GATHERED, GATEPOST, GATEWAYS, GATHERER. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words that start with GAT score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include GATELIKE (13), GATELESS (9). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.