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8-Letter Words Starting With GET

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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With GET

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 8-Letter Words Starting With GET 4 words

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

Our combined English word list has 4 eight-letter words that start with GET. They average 11.5 points and the best is GETAWAYS (15 points).

Total words
4
Average Scrabble score
11.5
out of 15 max
Everyday words
25%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • d 25%
  • e 25%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with GET

g 2e 1t 1a 1w 4a 1y 4s 1

G 2 + E 1 + T 1 + A 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).

getaways

Form of getaway

  1. nounthe attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration“his car has a lot of pickup”
  2. nouna rapid escape (as by criminals)“the thieves made a clean getaway”
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How many eight-letter words that start with GET are there?

There are 4 eight-letter words that start with GET 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 GET?

GETAWAYS is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GETTABLE (11), GETTERED (10), GETTINGS (10).

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

Uncommon but valid choices include GETTERED (10), GETTINGS (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.