Starting With GEN
41 words, 9 of them common · highest scoring is genizahs at 21 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN
There are 41 eight letter words starting with GEN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is genizahs at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 9 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — GENDERED, GENEROUS, GENIUSES 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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8 Letter Words Starting With GEN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN
- genizahs21
- genizoth21
- genetrix16
- genitrix16
- genlocks15
- gentrify15
- genotype14
- genappes13
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN
- gendered11
- generals9
- generate9
- generous9
- genetics11
- genitals9
- geniuses9
- genocide12
8 Letter Words Starting With GEN by Last Letter
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in S
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in E
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in T
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in X
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in Y
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in C
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in D
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in G
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in H
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in M
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in O
- 8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Ending in R
8 Letter Words Starting With GEN Defined
- genderedAdjective · 11 points
- specific to, biased towards, or belonging to people of one particular sex or gender
- generalsNoun · 9 points
- a commander of an army, or an army officer of very high rank
- generousAdjective · 9 points
- showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected
- geneticsNoun · 11 points
- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
- geniusesNoun · 9 points
- exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability
- genocideNoun · 12 points
- the deliberate and systematic killing or persecution of a large number of people from a particular national or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group
8 Letter Words Starting With GEN: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with GEN are there?
There are 41 eight letter words starting with GEN in our dictionary, and 9 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with GEN?
GENIZAHS is the highest scoring option at 21 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with GEN?
GENDERED, GENEROUS, GENIUSES are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with GEN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with GEN 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.