6 Letter Words Starting With G
Need six-letter words beginning with G? Here are all 997 from the Collins dictionary, with gizzen (25 pts) topping the table on points.
6 Letter Words Starting With G
About These 6-Letter Words
Every entry among the six-letter words beginning with G in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 997 to work with, which helps when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is gizzen at 25. Other high scorers include gizzes (25), gozzan (25), and guzzle (25). Because every word is exactly six letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
If your rack is jammed with consonants, glycyl needs no vowels at all.
How these words break down
Out of 997 words, 51 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 114 end in -ED and 93 end in -ES, and 3 contain no vowels.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 679 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 679 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
By default the words are ranked by points; switch to A-Z or Z-A with the buttons above, or filter by your letters using the finder.
Nouns Starting With G
A large share of the 997 six letter words starting with G are nouns. These are often the most useful for crossword clues and the most common Wordle answers. Everyday examples draw from objects, places, people, and ideas.
Verbs Starting With G
Six letter verbs beginning with G include present-tense forms, past-tense forms with ED, and present-continuous forms with ING. Useful for Scrabble because they hook onto the right tiles on the board.
Adjectives Starting With G
Descriptive six letter G-words are useful for creative writing as well as word games. They also make strong Wordle answers because puzzle setters often pick vivid adjectives.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Starting with G
Easiest 6-letter G words to spell?
The common-use list above shows the most familiar options. These are the easiest to spell because you already use them regularly.
Hardest 6-letter G words?
The rare end of the list contains words that are valid but unusual. Verify in the dictionary before using them in a game.
Can I use this list for Word Hurdle?
Yes. Word Hurdle uses six letter words and is the most popular Wordle variant at that length. Any word on this page is a candidate.
What 6-letter G words have double letters?
About a third of six letter words contain a repeated letter somewhere. Browse the sample list and you will spot several.
Are these words valid in Words With Friends?
Not all of them. Switch the dictionary on the finder to see which specific words are legal in WWF.