Starting With G
23 words · highest scoring is gym at 9 points
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About 3 Letter Words Starting With G
There are 23 three letter words starting with G in our dictionary. The highest scoring is gym at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 23 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — GAG, GEL, GOD among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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3 Letter Words Starting With G at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words Starting With G
- gym9
- gay7
- guy7
- gap6
- gem6
- gum6
- gag5
- gig5
Common 3 Letter Words Starting With G
- gag5
- gan4
- gay7
- gem6
- gig5
- gnu4
- got4
- gut4
3 Letter Words Starting With G by Last Letter
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in N
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in T
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in M
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in G
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in L
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in Y
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in D
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in E
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in O
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in P
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in S
- 3 Letter Words Starting With G Ending in U
3 Letter Words Starting With G Defined
- gagNoun · 5 points
- a piece of cloth put in or over a person's mouth to prevent them from speaking
- gapNoun · 6 points
- a break or space in an object or between two objects
- gelNoun · 4 points
- a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance, especially one used in cosmetic or medicinal products
- gigNoun · 5 points
- a live performance by a musician or group playing popular or jazz music
- godNoun · 5 points
- (in Christianity and other monotheistic religions) the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being
- gunNoun · 4 points
- a weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise
3 Letter Words Starting With G: Questions
How many three letter words starting with G are there?
There are 23 three letter words starting with G in our dictionary, and 23 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with G?
GYM is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words starting with G?
GAG, GEL, GOD are among the most familiar three letter words starting with G. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words starting with G valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.