5 letter words starting with g
Get ready to grin and giggle as we explore the world of five-letter wonders starting with the letter G! From games to gigs, these words will guide you through a galaxy of vocabulary that’s both grand and gratifying. Let’s dive into this groovy collection and grow your word power!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| going | 7 | the act of departing | - |
| gonna | 6 | - | - |
| great | 6 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | was great with child |
| gotta | 6 | - | - |
| guess | 6 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| given | 9 | an assumption that is taken for granted | - |
| group | 8 | a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | - |
| green | 6 | an area of closely cropped grass surrounding the hole on a golf course | the ball rolled across the green and into the bunker |
| glass | 6 | a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | - |
| grand | 7 | of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | in the grand manner |
| guard | 7 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| ghost | 9 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | - |
| grown | 9 | (of animals) fully developed | a grown woman |
| grace | 8 | a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor | The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June. |
| guest | 6 | a visitor to whom hospitality is extended | - |
| grade | 7 | assign a rank or rating to | - |
| grave | 9 | of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought | grave responsibilities |
| giant | 6 | a person of exceptional importance and reputation | - |
| grant | 6 | 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) | - |
| guide | 7 | use as a guide | They had the lights to guide on |
| glory | 9 | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | - |
| grass | 6 | a police informer who implicates many people | - |
| greek | 10 | the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages | - |
| gimme | 10 | - | - |
| goods | 7 | - | - |
| gross | 6 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | gross negligence |
| guilt | 6 | remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | - |
| gates | 6 | United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955) | - |
| groom | 8 | a man who has recently been married | - |
| grief | 9 | intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) | - |
| greet | 6 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| glove | 9 | the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball | - |
| goose | 6 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| grasp | 8 | hold firmly | - |
| grain | 6 | the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance) | sand of a fine grain |
| gypsy | 14 | a person who resembles a Gypsy in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life | - |
| greed | 7 | reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| globe | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| grill | 6 | a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill | - |
| grind | 7 | reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | grind the spices in a mortar |
| gamma | 10 | Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524) | - |
| grove | 9 | garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth | - |
| gravy | 12 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| goofy | 12 | ludicrous, foolish | wore a goofy hat |
| grape | 8 | any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries | - |
| gents | 6 | - | - |
| giddy | 11 | lacking seriousness; given to frivolity | - |
| grail | 6 | (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper | - |
| groan | 6 | indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets |
| glued | 7 | affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste | he stayed glued to one spot |
| grunt | 6 | the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs | - |
| goody | 10 | something considered choice to eat | - |
| gases | 6 | - | - |
| gauge | 7 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| genie | 6 | (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals | - |
| golly | 9 | - | - |
| genre | 6 | a style of expressing yourself in writing | - |
| gabby | 13 | full of trivial conversation | kept from her housework by gabby neighbors |
| ginny | 9 | - | - |
| gains | 6 | - | - |
| gator | 6 | either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts | - |
| garth | 9 | - | - |
| guild | 7 | a formal association of people with similar interests | - |
| geese | 6 | - | - |
| growl | 9 | the sound of growling (as made by animals) | - |
| glide | 7 | the activity of flying a glider | - |
| girly | 9 | - | - |
| gorge | 7 | overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself | - |
| goner | 6 | a person in desperate straits; someone doomed | I'm a goner if this plan doesn't work |
| gourd | 7 | any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds | - |
| giver | 9 | person who makes a gift of property | - |
| gland | 7 | any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | - |
| griff | 12 | - | - |
| graph | 11 | represent by means of a graph | - |
| graze | 15 | scrape gently | graze the skin |
| gloom | 8 | an atmosphere of depression and melancholy | gloom pervaded the office |
| groin | 6 | a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | - |
| glare | 6 | a focus of public attention | when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency |
| gauze | 15 | a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave | - |
| gloss | 6 | provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases | - |
| guile | 6 | the quality of being crafty | - |
| genoa | 6 | a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria | - |
| gavel | 9 | a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge | - |
| graft | 9 | place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient | - |
| grate | 6 | gnaw into; make resentful or angry | - |
| gutsy | 9 | marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited | you have to admire her; it was a gutsy thing to do |
| gilly | 9 | - | - |
| gable | 8 | the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof | - |
| gills | 6 | - | - |
| guise | 6 | an artful or simulated semblance | under the guise of friendship he betrayed them |
| gemma | 10 | small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual | - |
| grope | 8 | feel about uncertainly or blindly | She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom |
| gipsy | 11 | a person who resembles a Gypsy in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life | - |
| gizmo | 17 | something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use |
| gnome | 8 | a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure | - |
| gooey | 9 | soft and sticky | - |
| gonzo | 15 | conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual | - |
| genii | 6 | - | - |
| getup | 8 | a set of clothing (with accessories) | his getup was exceedingly elegant |
| guava | 9 | small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit | - |
| ganja | 13 | the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | - |
| gouge | 7 | make a groove in | - |
| gully | 9 | deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour) | - |
| gumbo | 10 | any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water | - |
| grits | 6 | coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States | - |
| gecko | 12 | any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids; completely harmless | - |
| gleam | 8 | be shiny, as if wet | - |
| godly | 10 | emanating from God | everything is black or white...satanic or godly |
| gloat | 6 | dwell on with satisfaction | - |
| gusto | 6 | vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment | - |
| garbo | 8 | United States film actress (born in Sweden) known for her reclusiveness (1905-1990) | - |
| grimy | 11 | thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot | grimy hands |
| gummy | 13 | having the sticky properties of an adhesive | - |
| gamer | 8 | - | - |
| gulag | 7 | a Russian prison camp for political prisoners | - |
| gruff | 12 | deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion | gruff voices |
| gunny | 9 | coarse jute fabric | - |
| ghoul | 9 | someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection | - |
| glean | 6 | gather, as of natural products | - |
| gaudy | 10 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| gruel | 6 | a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal) | - |
| genus | 6 | a general kind of something | ignore the genus communism |
| gimpy | 13 | disabled in the feet or legs | - |
| glaze | 15 | become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance | Her eyes glaze over when she is bored |
| gonad | 7 | a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced | - |
| grime | 8 | make soiled, filthy, or dirty | - |
| gassy | 9 | suffering from excessive gas in the alimentary canal | - |
| gated | 7 | - | - |
| glint | 6 | a momentary flash of light | - |
| girth | 9 | stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place | - |
| guppy | 13 | small freshwater fish of South America and the West Indies; often kept in aquariums | - |
| glade | 7 | a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area | - |
| gripe | 8 | informal terms for objecting | I have a gripe about the service here |
| gussy | 9 | - | - |
| gamut | 8 | a complete extent or range: | a face that expressed a gamut of emotions |
| garda | 7 | - | - |
| gofer | 9 | an employee whose duties include running errands | - |
| grump | 10 | a bad-tempered person | - |
| gammy | 13 | (British informal) sore or lame | a gammy foot |
| ginzo | 15 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent | - |
| gushy | 12 | extravagantly demonstrative | write unrestrained and gushy poetry |
| glyph | 14 | glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief | - |
| grift | 9 | - | - |
| gaily | 9 | in a gay manner | the scandals were gaily diverting |
| gaunt | 6 | very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold | a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys |
| golem | 8 | a mechanism that can move automatically | - |
| gaffe | 12 | a socially awkward or tactless act | - |
| galax | 13 | tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall | - |
| gorse | 6 | very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe | - |
| grosz | 15 | 100 groszy equal 1 zloty in Poland | - |
| grout | 6 | a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork | - |
| guano | 6 | the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer | - |
| gusty | 9 | blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts | gusty winds |
| gawky | 16 | lacking grace in movement or posture | a gawky lad with long ungainly legs |
| glans | 6 | a small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris | - |
| glitz | 15 | tasteless showiness | - |
| genet | 6 | French diplomat who in 1793 tried to draw the United States into the war between France and England (1763-1834) | - |
| goeth | 9 | - | - |
| gulch | 11 | a narrow gorge with a stream running through it | - |
| ghazi | 18 | - | - |
| glair | 6 | - | - |
| goest | 6 | - | - |
| gowan | 9 | - | - |
| gamey | 11 | (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted | - |
| grist | 6 | grain intended to be or that has been ground | - |
| geist | 6 | - | - |
| griot | 6 | a storyteller in West Africa; perpetuates the oral traditions of a family or village | - |
| gazer | 15 | - | - |
| ghats | 9 | - | - |
| glace | 8 | (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar | - |
| galea | 6 | an organ shaped like a helmet; usually a vaulted and enlarged petal as in Aconitum | - |
| gamba | 10 | viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello | - |
| ganef | 9 | (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse) | - |
| gaper | 8 | - | - |
| gimel | 8 | the 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| gippy | 13 | - | - |
| gluey | 9 | having the sticky properties of an adhesive | - |
| gobby | 13 | - | - |
| goony | 9 | a variety of albatross with black feet | - |
| gouty | 9 | suffering from gout | - |
| grebe | 8 | small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet | - |
| gyrus | 9 | a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain | - |
| gauss | 6 | German mathematician who developed the theory of numbers and who applied mathematics to electricity and magnetism and astronomy and geodesy (1777-1855) | - |
| gelee | 6 | - | - |
| geode | 7 | (mineralogy) a hollow rock or nodule with the cavity usually lined with crystals | - |
| glede | 7 | - | - |
| goopy | 11 | - | - |
| goral | 6 | small goat antelope with small conical horns; of southern Asian mountains | - |
| grana | 6 | - | - |
| gules | 6 | - | - |
| gutty | 9 | - | - |
| gabba | 10 | - | - |
| gaddi | 8 | a cushion on a throne for a prince in India | - |
| gades | 7 | - | - |
| gadge | 8 | - | - |
| gadid | 8 | - | - |
| gadis | 7 | - | - |
| gadje | 14 | - | - |
| gadjo | 14 | - | - |
| gadso | 7 | - | - |
| gaffs | 12 | - | - |
| gaged | 8 | - | - |
| gager | 7 | - | - |
| gages | 7 | - | - |
| gaids | 7 | - | - |
| gairs | 6 | - | - |
| gaita | 6 | - | - |
| gaits | 6 | - | - |
| gaitt | 6 | - | - |
| gajos | 13 | - | - |
| galah | 9 | - | - |
| galas | 6 | - | - |
| galed | 7 | - | - |
| gales | 6 | - | - |
| galls | 6 | - | - |
| gally | 9 | - | - |
| galop | 8 | - | - |
| galut | 6 | - | - |
| galvo | 9 | - | - |
| gamas | 8 | - | - |
| gamay | 11 | - | - |
| gambe | 10 | - | - |
| gambo | 10 | - | - |
| gambs | 10 | - | - |
| gamed | 9 | - | - |
| games | 8 | - | - |
| gamic | 10 | - | - |
| gamin | 8 | (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets | - |
| gamme | 10 | - | - |
| gamps | 10 | - | - |
| ganch | 11 | - | - |
| gandy | 10 | - | - |
| ganev | 9 | - | - |
| gangs | 7 | - | - |
| ganof | 9 | (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse) | - |
| gants | 6 | - | - |
| gaols | 6 | - | - |
| gaped | 9 | - | - |
| gapes | 8 | - | - |
| gapos | 8 | - | - |
| gappy | 13 | - | - |
| garbe | 8 | - | - |
| garbs | 8 | - | - |
| gares | 6 | - | - |
| garis | 6 | - | - |
| garms | 8 | - | - |
| garni | 6 | - | - |
| garre | 6 | - | - |
| garum | 8 | - | - |
| gasps | 8 | - | - |
| gaspy | 11 | - | - |
| gasts | 6 | - | - |
| gatch | 11 | - | - |
| gater | 6 | - | - |
| gaths | 9 | - | - |
| gauch | 11 | - | - |
| gaucy | 11 | - | - |
| gauds | 7 | - | - |
| gauje | 13 | - | - |
| gault | 6 | - | - |
| gaums | 8 | - | - |
| gaumy | 11 | - | - |
| gaups | 8 | - | - |
| gaurs | 6 | - | - |
| gauzy | 18 | so thin as to transmit light | gauzy clouds of dandelion down |
| gavot | 9 | - | - |
| gawcy | 14 | - | - |
| gawds | 10 | - | - |
| gawks | 13 | - | - |
| gawps | 11 | - | - |
| gawsy | 12 | - | - |
| gayal | 9 | ox of southeast Asia sometimes considered a domesticated breed of the gaur | - |
| gayer | 9 | - | - |
| gayly | 12 | in a joyous manner | - |
| gazal | 15 | - | - |
| gazar | 15 | - | - |
| gazed | 16 | - | - |
| gazes | 15 | - | - |
| gazon | 15 | - | - |
| gazoo | 15 | - | - |
| geals | 6 | - | - |
| geans | 6 | - | - |
| geare | 6 | - | - |
| gears | 6 | - | - |
| geats | 6 | - | - |
| gebur | 8 | - | - |
| gecks | 12 | - | - |
| geeks | 10 | - | - |
| geeky | 13 | - | - |
| geeps | 8 | - | - |
| geest | 6 | - | - |
| geits | 6 | - | - |
| gelds | 7 | - | - |
| gelid | 7 | extremely cold | gelid waters of the North Atlantic |
| gelly | 9 | a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate | - |
| gelts | 6 | - | - |
| gemel | 8 | - | - |
| gemmy | 13 | - | - |
| gemot | 8 | - | - |
| genal | 6 | - | - |
| genas | 6 | - | - |
| genes | 6 | - | - |
| genic | 8 | of or relating to or produced by or being a gene | genic combinations |
| genip | 8 | tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp | - |
| genny | 9 | - | - |
| genom | 8 | - | - |
| genro | 6 | - | - |
| genty | 9 | - | - |
| genua | 6 | - | - |
| geoid | 7 | - | - |
| gerah | 9 | - | - |
| gerbe | 8 | - | - |
| geres | 6 | - | - |
| gerle | 6 | - | - |
| germs | 8 | - | - |
| germy | 11 | full of germs or pathological microorganisms | the water in New York harbor is oily and dirty and germy |
| gerne | 6 | - | - |
| gesse | 6 | - | - |
| gesso | 6 | gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared) | - |
| geste | 6 | - | - |
| gests | 6 | - | - |
| getas | 6 | - | - |
| geums | 8 | - | - |
| geyan | 9 | - | - |
| geyer | 9 | - | - |
| ghast | 9 | - | - |
| ghaut | 9 | - | - |
| ghees | 9 | - | - |
| ghest | 9 | - | - |
| ghyll | 12 | - | - |
| gibed | 9 | - | - |
| gibel | 8 | - | - |
| giber | 8 | - | - |
| gibes | 8 | - | - |
| gibli | 8 | - | - |
| gibus | 8 | - | - |
| gifts | 9 | - | - |
| gigas | 7 | - | - |
| gighe | 10 | - | - |
| gigot | 7 | lamb leg suitable for roasting | - |
| gigue | 7 | music in three-four time for dancing a jig | - |
| gilas | 6 | - | - |
| gilds | 7 | - | - |
| gilet | 6 | - | - |
| gilpy | 11 | - | - |
| gilts | 6 | - | - |
| gimps | 10 | - | - |
| ginch | 11 | - | - |
| ginge | 7 | - | - |
| gings | 7 | - | - |
| ginks | 10 | - | - |
| gipon | 8 | - | - |
| gippo | 10 | - | - |
| girds | 7 | - | - |
| girls | 6 | - | - |
| girns | 6 | - | - |
| giron | 6 | - | - |
| giros | 6 | - | - |
| girrs | 6 | - | - |
| girsh | 9 | - | - |
| girts | 6 | - | - |
| gismo | 8 | something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | - |
| gisms | 8 | - | - |
| gists | 6 | - | - |
| gitch | 11 | - | - |
| gites | 6 | - | - |
| giust | 6 | - | - |
| gived | 10 | - | - |
| gives | 9 | - | - |
| glads | 7 | - | - |
| glady | 10 | - | - |
| glaik | 10 | - | - |
| glams | 8 | - | - |
| glary | 9 | shining intensely | - |
| glaum | 8 | - | - |
| glaur | 6 | - | - |
| glazy | 18 | - | - |
| gleba | 8 | fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of e.g. a puffball or stinkhorn | - |
| glebe | 8 | plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office | - |
| gleby | 11 | - | - |
| gleds | 7 | - | - |
| gleed | 7 | - | - |
| gleek | 10 | - | - |
| glees | 6 | - | - |
| gleet | 6 | a thin morbid discharge as from a wound or especially chronic gonorrhea | - |
| gleis | 6 | - | - |
| glens | 6 | - | - |
| glent | 6 | - | - |
| gleys | 9 | - | - |
| glial | 6 | of or relating to neuroglia | - |
| glias | 6 | - | - |
| glibs | 8 | - | - |
| gliff | 12 | - | - |
| glift | 9 | - | - |
| glike | 10 | - | - |
| glime | 8 | - | - |
| glims | 8 | - | - |
| glisk | 10 | - | - |
| glits | 6 | - | - |
| gloam | 8 | the time of day immediately following sunset | - |
| globi | 8 | - | - |
| globs | 8 | - | - |
| globy | 11 | - | - |
| glode | 7 | - | - |
| glogg | 8 | Scandinavian punch made of claret and aquavit with spices and raisins and orange peel and sugar | - |
| gloms | 8 | - | - |
| gloop | 8 | - | - |
| glops | 8 | - | - |
| glost | 6 | - | - |
| glout | 6 | - | - |
| glows | 9 | - | - |
| gloze | 15 | - | - |
| gluer | 6 | - | - |
| glues | 6 | - | - |
| glugs | 7 | - | - |
| glume | 8 | small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae | - |
| glums | 8 | - | - |
| gluon | 6 | a gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks | - |
| glute | 6 | any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh | - |
| gluts | 6 | - | - |
| gnarl | 6 | make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | - |
| gnarr | 6 | - | - |
| gnars | 6 | - | - |
| gnash | 9 | grind together, of teeth | - |
| gnats | 6 | - | - |
| gnawn | 9 | - | - |
| gnaws | 9 | - | - |
| gnows | 9 | - | - |
| goads | 7 | - | - |
| goafs | 9 | - | - |
| goals | 6 | - | - |
| goary | 9 | - | - |
| goats | 6 | - | - |
| goaty | 9 | - | - |
| goban | 8 | - | - |
| gobar | 8 | - | - |
| gobbi | 10 | - | - |
| gobbo | 10 | - | - |
| gobis | 8 | - | - |
| gobos | 8 | - | - |
| godet | 7 | - | - |
| godso | 7 | - | - |
| goels | 6 | - | - |
| goers | 6 | - | - |
| goety | 9 | - | - |
| goffs | 12 | - | - |
| gogga | 8 | - | - |
| gogos | 7 | - | - |
| goier | 6 | - | - |
| gojis | 13 | - | - |
| golds | 7 | - | - |
| goldy | 10 | - | - |
| goles | 6 | - | - |
| golfs | 9 | - | - |
| golpe | 8 | - | - |
| golps | 8 | - | - |
| gombo | 10 | - | - |
| gomer | 8 | - | - |
| gompa | 10 | - | - |
| gonch | 11 | - | - |
| gonef | 9 | - | - |
| gongs | 7 | - | - |
| gonia | 6 | - | - |
| gonif | 9 | (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse) | - |
| gonks | 10 | - | - |
| gonof | 9 | - | - |
| gonys | 9 | - | - |
| gooby | 11 | - | - |
| goofs | 9 | - | - |
| googs | 7 | - | - |
| gooks | 10 | - | - |
| gooky | 13 | - | - |
| goold | 7 | - | - |
| gools | 6 | - | - |
| gooly | 9 | - | - |
| goons | 6 | - | - |
| goops | 8 | - | - |
| goors | 6 | - | - |
| goory | 9 | - | - |
| goosy | 9 | having or revealing stupidity | - |
| gopak | 12 | - | - |
| gopik | 12 | - | - |
| goras | 6 | - | - |
| gored | 7 | - | - |
| gores | 6 | - | - |
| goris | 6 | - | - |
| gorms | 8 | - | - |
| gormy | 11 | - | - |
| gorps | 8 | - | - |
| gorsy | 9 | - | - |
| gosht | 9 | - | - |
| gosse | 6 | - | - |
| gotch | 11 | - | - |
| goths | 9 | - | - |
| gothy | 12 | - | - |
| gouch | 11 | - | - |
| gouks | 10 | - | - |
| goura | 6 | - | - |
| gouts | 6 | - | - |
| gowds | 10 | - | - |
Dive into the whimsical world of five-letter words that start with the letter "G," where language and pronunciation come alive in unexpected ways. The letter "G" can be soft, like in "gauge," or hard, like in "grape," adding a playful twist to any word it graces. This single letter holds the power to transform meanings and sounds, creating a delightful playground for linguists and word enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned as we explore words that pack a punch in Scrabble, charm Wordle players, and intrigue with their rarity.
About 5-letter Words Starting with G
The letter "G" is a fascinating character in the English alphabet. It appears frequently in words, often setting the tone with its strong and sometimes subtle presence. In five-letter words, "G" often anchors the meaning, providing structure and sound that resonate. Take "glide," for example; the gentle "gl" sound immediately conjures images of smooth movement, showcasing how "G" shapes the perception of the word.
Positioned at the beginning, "G" can either glide softly into vowels or crash into consonants, depending on its neighborly letters. This dual personality is evident in words like "grove," where the initial hard "G" begins a journey through nature, or "gleam," where the soft "gl" opens up a world of light and shine. The versatility of "G" makes it indispensable in English, lending itself to both everyday speech and creative expression.
Popular Word Examples
Exploring popular five-letter words starting with "G" reveals a mix of common usage and intriguing meanings. Here are some favorites:
Grove
- Definition: A small group of trees.
- Example in a Sentence: "The picnic was set in a tranquil grove by the river."
- Fun Fact: The word "grove" is often used in names of places, suggesting peace and natural beauty.
Glove
- Definition: A hand covering with separate sections for each finger.
- Example in a Sentence: "He slipped a glove on his hand before grabbing the icy railing."
- Fun Fact: The word "glove" has been used since the Old English period, evolving from "glof."
Grasp
- Definition: To seize or hold firmly.
- Example in a Sentence: "She managed to grasp the concept after the teacher's explanation."
- Fun Fact: Besides physical holding, "grasp" also refers to understanding, showing its figurative flexibility.
Grate
- Definition: To shred into small pieces, usually using a grater.
- Example in a Sentence: "Please grate the cheese for the pasta."
- Fun Fact: "Grate" can also refer to a framework of metal bars, such as those found in fireplaces.
Gauge
- Definition: To measure or estimate.
- Example in a Sentence: "It's hard to gauge his mood today."
- Fun Fact: The spelling "gauge" comes from the Middle English "gauge."
Gripe
- Definition: To complain persistently.
- Example in a Sentence: "He always finds something to gripe about at work."
- Fun Fact: "Gripe" has roots in Old English "grīpan," meaning to seize or grasp.
Gleam
- Definition: A brief beam or flash of light.
- Example in a Sentence: "A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds."
- Fun Fact: "Gleam" can be both a noun and a verb, making it versatile in poetry and prose.
Ghost
- Definition: The spirit of a dead person.
- Example in a Sentence: "The old mansion is rumored to be haunted by a ghost."
- Fun Fact: The word "ghost" has been part of English since before the 12th century.
Grant
- Definition: To give or allow something requested.
- Example in a Sentence: "The council decided to grant the funds for the new library."
- Fun Fact: "Grant" as a name has Scottish origins, meaning "great" or "large."
Glint
- Definition: A tiny, quick flash of light.
- Example in a Sentence: "There was a glint in her eye when she spoke."
- Fun Fact: "Glint" is often used to describe eyes or surfaces reflecting light.
High-scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, these five-letter words starting with "G" can boost your score impressively:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Gizmo | 15 | A gadget or device. |
| Gavel | 9 | A judge's hammer. |
| Glaze | 15 | A glossy coating. |
| Gorge | 7 | A deep valley. |
| Gripe | 8 | To complain. |
Popular 5-letter Words for Wordle
Wordle fans will appreciate these five-letter words starting with "G" for their strategic value:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Giant | An exceptionally large person/thing. |
| Gloat | To dwell on one's own success. |
| Gummy | Sticky like gum. |
| Grasp | To hold firmly. |
| Gravy | A sauce made from meat juices. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Explore the lesser-known corners of the dictionary with these rare five-letter words starting with "G":
Gamut
- Definition: The complete range or scope of something.
- Interesting Fact: Originates from the medieval Latin "gamma ut," referring to a musical scale.
- Example in a Sentence: "His emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow."
Guile
- Definition: Sly or cunning intelligence.
- Interesting Fact: The word shares roots with the Old French "guile," meaning deceit or wile.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her guile in negotiations was unmatched."
Golem
- Definition: A creature from Jewish folklore, made from clay or mud and brought to life.
- Interesting Fact: The golem legend has inspired many modern stories and characters.
- Example in a Sentence: "The golem protected the village from harm."
Giddy
- Definition: Feeling light-headed or dizzy.
- Interesting Fact: Comes from the Old English "gidig," meaning insane or mad.
- Example in a Sentence: "She felt giddy after spinning in circles."
Gusto
- Definition: Enjoyment or vigor in doing something.
- Interesting Fact: Borrowed from Italian, where it means taste or flavor.
- Example in a Sentence: "He attacked the project with great gusto."
Final Words
From the commonplace to the peculiar, five-letter words beginning with "G" offer a cornucopia of linguistic treasures. Whether you're playing a word game, crafting a story, or simply reveling in the beauty of language, these words prove that a single letter can open doors to countless possibilities.
