7-Letter Words Starting With G

Q: How many seven-letter words that start with G are there?

There are 1,382 seven-letter words that start with G 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 seven-letter word that starts with G?

GRIZZLY is worth 29 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GIZZARD (27), GUZZLED (27), GUZZLES (26).

Q: What are some common seven-letter words that start with G?

Everyday examples include GENERAL , GARBAGE , GREATER , GREATLY , GENUINE , GRAPHIC , GROSSLY , GENETIC . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare seven-letter words that start with G score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include GIZZENS (26), GOZZANS (26), GAZOOKA (21), GAZEFUL (20). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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All 7-Letter Words Starting With G 1,382 words

How common is G at the start of seven-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 1,382 seven-letter words that start with G. They average 10.9 points, the best is GRIZZLY (29 points) and 34.7% end in S.

Total words: 1,382
Average Scrabble score: 10.9; out of 29 max
Everyday words: 20%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 34.7% of words

Most common last letters

s 34.7%
d 10.4%
r 9.8%

Top vowel pairs

ie9.4%
oo4%
ee3.1%

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

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Highest-scoring seven-letter word that starts with G

g ₂r ₁i ₁z ₁₀z ₁₀l ₁y ₄

G 2 + R 1 + I 1 + Z 10 + Z 10 + L 1 + Y 4 = 29 points

Double word: 58 pts
Triple word: 87 pts

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

grizzly

nounpowerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
adjectiveshowing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair“whose beard with age is hoar"-Coleridge”

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How many seven-letter words that start with G are there?

There are 1,382 seven-letter words that start with G 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 seven-letter word that starts with G?

GRIZZLY is worth 29 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GIZZARD (27), GUZZLED (27), GUZZLES (26).

What are some common seven-letter words that start with G?

Everyday examples include GENERAL, GARBAGE, GREATER, GREATLY, GENUINE, GRAPHIC, GROSSLY, GENETIC. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare seven-letter words that start with G score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include GIZZENS (26), GOZZANS (26), GAZOOKA (21), GAZEFUL (20). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.