6-Letter Words Starting With GIN
- 9 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With GIN
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 6-Letter Words Starting With GIN 9 words
How common is GIN at the start of six-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 9 six-letter words that start with GIN. They average 8.7 points and the best is GINKGO (12 points).
- Total words
- 9
- Average Scrabble score
- 8.7
- out of 12 max
- Everyday words
- 22%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- L
- 22.2% of words
Most common last letters
- l 22.2%
- o 22.2%
- r 22.2%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with GIN
g 2i 1n 1k 5g 2o 1
G 2 + I 1 + N 1 + K 5 + G 2 + O 1 = 12 points
- Double word
- 24 pts
- Triple word
- 36 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
ginkgo
- noundeciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree
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How many six-letter words that start with GIN are there?
There are 9 six-letter words that start with GIN 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 six-letter word that starts with GIN?
GINKGO is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are GINGKO (12), GINGER (8), GINNED (8).
What are some common six-letter words that start with GIN?
Everyday examples include GINGER, GINNED, GINKGO. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare six-letter words that start with GIN score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include GINGKO (12), GINGAL (8), GINGES (8), GINGLE (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.