8-letter words starting with G

There are 995 8-letter words starting with G in our word list, and 80 of them are common English words such as GARRISON, GIGANTIC, GORILLAS, GRATEFUL and GUARDIAN.

995words in total
80common words
GIZZARDShighest scoring (28 points)
GALACTIClongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with G

80 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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8-letter words 80 words

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All 995 8-letter words starting with G

Includes 915 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with G are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 995 8-letter words starting with G. 80 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, GIZZARDS scores 28 points, followed by GRIZZLED (28). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.