6 letter words starting with g
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| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| giving | 11 | given or giving freely | Saturday's child is loving and giving |
| ground | 8 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | - |
| german | 9 | the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic | - |
| guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
| gotten | 7 | - | - |
| garden | 8 | a plot of ground where plants are cultivated | - |
| genius | 7 | unusual mental ability | - |
| golden | 8 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | - |
| guitar | 7 | a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking | - |
| ghosts | 10 | - | - |
| guards | 8 | - | - |
| garage | 8 | a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired | - |
| global | 9 | involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope | global war |
| granny | 10 | a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure | - |
| gather | 10 | the act of gathering something | - |
| gentle | 7 | marked by moderate steepness | a gentle slope |
| gloria | 7 | - | - |
| gently | 10 | in a gentle manner | he talked gently to the injured animal |
| growth | 13 | the gradual beginning or coming forth | - |
| ginger | 8 | pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery | - |
| gossip | 9 | a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others | - |
| greedy | 11 | (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous | greedy for fame |
| gamble | 11 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| galaxy | 17 | 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 | - |
| greece | 9 | a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil | - |
| graham | 12 | flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal flour' is British usage) | - |
| ghetto | 10 | any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping | the relative security of the gay ghetto |
| gifted | 11 | endowed with talent or talents | a gifted writer |
| graves | 10 | English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985) | - |
| garlic | 9 | bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves | - |
| gladly | 11 | in a willing manner | this was gladly agreed to |
| glance | 9 | throw a glance at; take a brief look at | She only glanced at the paper |
| guinea | 7 | a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world | - |
| grease | 7 | a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) | - |
| grudge | 9 | a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | holding a grudge |
| gospel | 9 | the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings | - |
| grapes | 9 | - | - |
| gloomy | 12 | depressingly dark | the gloomy forest |
| gutter | 7 | misfortune resulting in lost effort or money | his career was in the gutter |
| gadget | 9 | a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | - |
| guided | 9 | subject to guidance or control especially after launching | a guided missile |
| girlie | 7 | - | - |
| gender | 8 | the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles | - |
| greasy | 10 | smeared or soiled with grease or oil | greasy coveralls |
| groove | 10 | (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part | - |
| grumpy | 14 | annoyed and irritable | - |
| gringo | 8 | a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen) | - |
| geneva | 10 | a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations | - |
| gibson | 9 | United States tennis player who was the first Black woman player to win all the major world singles titles (1927-2003) | - |
| gramps | 11 | the father of your father or mother | - |
| grande | 8 | - | - |
| goddam | 11 | extremely | you are goddamn right! |
| goblin | 9 | (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings | - |
| geezer | 16 | a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric | - |
| grieve | 10 | cause to feel sorrow | his behavior grieves his mother |
| geisha | 10 | a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing | - |
| goalie | 7 | the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring | - |
| govern | 10 | exercise authority over; as of nations | Who is governing the country now? |
| groovy | 13 | (British informal) very chic | groovy clothes |
| greens | 7 | any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables | - |
| 8 | a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search | - | |
| garret | 7 | floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage | - |
| gaming | 10 | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | - |
| gravel | 10 | be a mystery or bewildering to | - |
| gobble | 11 | eat hastily without proper chewing | - |
| gallon | 7 | United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters | - |
| gigolo | 8 | a man who has sex with and is supported by a woman | - |
| giggle | 9 | laugh nervously | The girls giggled when the rock star came into the classroom |
| gunner | 7 | a serviceman in the artillery | - |
| glitch | 12 | a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | - |
| gunman | 9 | a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) | - |
| gazing | 17 | - | - |
| grains | 7 | - | - |
| gothic | 12 | a style of architecture developed in northern France that spread throughout Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries; characterized by slender vertical piers and counterbalancing buttresses and by vaulting and pointed arches | - |
| grouch | 12 | show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | - |
| gemini | 9 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini | - |
| grocer | 9 | a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies) | - |
| gurney | 10 | a metal stretcher with wheels | - |
| galley | 10 | the area for food preparation on a ship | - |
| gutted | 8 | - | - |
| garvey | 13 | - | - |
| gunned | 8 | - | - |
| grader | 8 | a judge who assigns grades to something | - |
| glazed | 17 | having a shiny surface or coating | glazed fabrics |
| gaping | 10 | with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe | the gaping audience |
| grubby | 14 | small sculpin of the coast of New England | - |
| graces | 9 | - | - |
| grazed | 17 | scraped or touched lightly in passing | his grazed and bleeding arm proved he had been in the line of fire |
| godson | 8 | a male godchild | - |
| garner | 7 | assemble or get together | - |
| grovel | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| gallop | 9 | cause to move at full gallop | Did you gallop the horse just now? |
| golfer | 10 | someone who plays the game of golf | - |
| gnarly | 10 | used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots | - |
| genome | 9 | the ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism; the full DNA sequence of an organism | the human genome contains approximately three billion chemical base pairs |
| galore | 7 | existing in abundance | whiskey galore |
| girdle | 8 | a woman's close-fitting foundation garment | - |
| goatee | 7 | a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard | - |
| glider | 8 | aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces | - |
| grouse | 7 | complain | - |
| gander | 8 | mature male goose | - |
| garter | 7 | a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) | - |
| gilded | 9 | based on pretense; deceptively pleasing | the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility |
| glossy | 10 | reflecting light | the horse's glossy coat |
| groves | 10 | United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970) | - |
| gaffer | 13 | an elderly man | - |
| gopher | 12 | any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops | - |
| gasket | 11 | seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint | - |
| groggy | 12 | stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion) | - |
| grassy | 10 | abounding in grass | - |
| goblet | 9 | a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup | - |
| goanna | 7 | - | - |
| grotto | 7 | a small cave (usually with attractive features) | - |
| gorgon | 8 | (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone | - |
| geyser | 10 | a spring that discharges hot water and steam | - |
| grower | 10 | someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil | - |
| grange | 8 | an outlying farm | - |
| grunge | 8 | the state of being covered with unclean things | - |
| gentry | 10 | the most powerful members of a society | - |
| getter | 7 | - | - |
| greats | 7 | - | - |
| grisly | 10 | shockingly repellent; inspiring horror | a grisly murder |
| gerbil | 9 | small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping | - |
| glassy | 10 | (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it | glassy porcelain |
| goosey | 10 | having or revealing stupidity | - |
| glover | 10 | - | - |
| geared | 8 | equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged | - |
| gritty | 10 | composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency | - |
| gargle | 8 | a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth | - |
| graded | 9 | arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks | - |
| gratis | 7 | without payment | I'll give you this gratis |
| googly | 11 | a cricket ball bowled as if to break one way that actually breaks in the opposite way | - |
| gazebo | 18 | a small roofed building affording shade and rest | - |
| genial | 7 | agreeable, conducive to comfort | the genial sunshine |
| graver | 10 | a tool used by an engraver | - |
| gluten | 7 | a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough | - |
| gullet | 7 | the passage between the pharynx and the stomach | - |
| grappa | 11 | Italian brandy made from residue of grapes after pressing | - |
| gratin | 7 | - | - |
| gibbon | 11 | English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794) | - |
| gainst | 7 | - | - |
| goodly | 11 | large in amount or extent or degree | a goodly amount |
| gaucho | 12 | a cowboy of the South American pampas | - |
| grater | 7 | utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese) | - |
| ghibli | 12 | - | - |
| ginkgo | 12 | deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree | - |
| grated | 8 | - | - |
| gaiety | 10 | a gay feeling | - |
| garish | 10 | tastelessly showy | garish colors |
| grainy | 10 | composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency | the photographs were grainy and indistinct |
| girder | 8 | a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure | - |
| grabby | 14 | immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth | - |
| goggle | 9 | look with amazement; look stupidly | - |
| gallic | 9 | of or pertaining to France or the people of France | - |
| grille | 7 | a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate | - |
| goober | 9 | pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms | - |
| gorged | 9 | - | - |
| gentoo | 7 | - | - |
| guzzle | 25 | drink greedily or as if with great thirst | The boys guzzled the cheap vodka |
| gambia | 11 | a narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa | - |
| gambit | 11 | a maneuver in a game or conversation | - |
| gunter | 7 | - | - |
| gaggle | 9 | a flock of geese | - |
| gluing | 8 | - | - |
| groper | 9 | - | - |
| gurgle | 8 | flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise | - |
| gouger | 8 | a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud | - |
| giddap | 11 | - | - |
| gimlet | 9 | hand tool for boring holes | - |
| goring | 8 | German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946) | - |
| gascon | 9 | - | - |
| glided | 9 | - | - |
| gypsum | 14 | a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris) | - |
| gammon | 11 | meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) | - |
| gaoler | 7 | someone who guards prisoners | - |
| geckos | 13 | - | - |
| grotty | 10 | very unpleasant or offensive | a grotty little play |
| giggly | 12 | - | - |
| gambol | 11 | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement | - |
| gantry | 10 | a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc. | - |
| grungy | 11 | thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot | a grungy kitchen |
| genera | 7 | - | - |
| gentil | 7 | - | - |
| gussie | 7 | - | - |
| gauche | 12 | lacking social polish | too gauche to leave the room when the conversation became intimate |
| godown | 11 | (in India and Malaysia) a warehouse | - |
| gateau | 7 | any of various rich and elaborate cakes | - |
| glitzy | 19 | - | - |
| glamor | 9 | alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) | - |
| ghazal | 19 | - | - |
| gusher | 10 | an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary | - |
| glycol | 12 | a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent | - |
| gangly | 11 | tall and thin and having long slender limbs | - |
| garuda | 8 | a supernatural eagle-like being that serves as Vishnu's mount | - |
| gelded | 9 | (of a male animal) having the testicles removed | - |
| gibbet | 11 | alternative terms for gallows | - |
| gimbal | 11 | an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips | - |
| goiter | 7 | abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet | - |
| galoot | 7 | a disreputable or clumsy man | - |
| gnosis | 7 | intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics | - |
| garcon | 9 | - | - |
| gloved | 11 | having the hands covered with gloves | - |
| garnet | 7 | any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive | - |
| graven | 10 | cut into a desired shape | graven images |
| grazer | 16 | - | - |
| gabble | 11 | speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | - |
| gyrate | 10 | revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis | - |
| gainer | 7 | a person who gains weight | - |
| galled | 8 | painful from having the skin abraded | - |
| gusset | 7 | a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate | - |
| goaded | 9 | compelled forcibly by an outside agency | mobs goaded by blind hatred |
| ganger | 8 | the foreman of a work gang | - |
| gummed | 12 | covered with adhesive gum | - |
| guffaw | 16 | a burst of deep loud hearty laughter | - |
| gripes | 9 | acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) | - |
| gingko | 12 | deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree | - |
| gabbro | 11 | one of a family of granular intrusive rocks | - |
| gamine | 9 | a girl of impish appeal | - |
| glazer | 16 | someone who cuts flat glass to size | - |
| gitano | 7 | a Spanish male Gypsy | - |
| germen | 9 | - | - |
| girded | 9 | - | - |
| goitre | 7 | abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet | - |
| gadfly | 14 | a persistently annoying person | - |
| galena | 7 | soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead | - |
| googol | 8 | a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by 100 zeros (ten raised to the power of a hundred) | - |
| gooney | 10 | a variety of albatross with black feet | - |
| garble | 9 | make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story | - |
| gasman | 9 | someone employed by a gas company | - |
| gasser | 7 | - | - |
| glioma | 9 | a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia | - |
| gelder | 8 | - | - |
| grippy | 14 | - | - |
| grippe | 11 | an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease | - |
| greyed | 11 | deprived of color | greyed with the dust of the road |
| greeny | 10 | - | - |
| gabion | 9 | - | - |
| goniff | 13 | (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse) | - |
| goodby | 13 | a farewell remark | - |
| gallet | 7 | - | - |
| gooses | 7 | - | - |
| gunsel | 7 | - | - |
| gangue | 8 | - | - |
| gorget | 8 | armor plate that protects the neck | - |
| glower | 10 | look at with a fixed gaze | - |
| guider | 8 | - | - |
| globin | 9 | a colorless protein obtained by removing heme from hemoglobin; the oxygen carrying compound in red blood cells | - |
| gating | 8 | - | - |
| glibly | 12 | with superficial plausibility | he talked glibly |
| gawker | 14 | a spectator who stares stupidly without intelligent awareness | - |
| geeing | 8 | - | - |
| groats | 7 | the hulled and crushed grain of various cereals | - |
| grimly | 12 | in a grim implacable manner | he was grimly satisfied |
| giblet | 9 | edible viscera of a fowl | - |
| gillie | 7 | a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep | - |
| gilled | 8 | provided with gills | a gilled tadpole |
| grises | 7 | - | - |
| gollop | 9 | - | - |
| golosh | 10 | a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow | - |
| golpes | 9 | - | - |
| gombos | 11 | - | - |
| gombro | 11 | - | - |
| gomers | 9 | - | - |
| gomoku | 13 | - | - |
| gompas | 11 | - | - |
| gomuti | 9 | Malaysian feather palm with base densely clothed with fibers; yields a sweet sap used in wine and trunk pith yields sago | - |
| gomuto | 9 | - | - |
| gonads | 8 | - | - |
| gonefs | 10 | - | - |
| goners | 7 | - | - |
| gonged | 9 | - | - |
| gongyo | 11 | - | - |
| gonifs | 10 | - | - |
| gonion | 7 | the craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw | - |
| gonium | 9 | - | - |
| gonofs | 10 | - | - |
| gonoph | 12 | - | - |
| gonzos | 16 | - | - |
| goodie | 8 | - | - |
| goofed | 11 | - | - |
| goofus | 10 | - | - |
| gooier | 7 | - | - |
| gooily | 10 | - | - |
| goolds | 8 | - | - |
| gooley | 10 | - | - |
| goolie | 7 | - | - |
| goonda | 8 | - | - |
| goonie | 7 | a variety of albatross with black feet | - |
| gooped | 10 | - | - |
| gooral | 7 | - | - |
| goorie | 7 | - | - |
| gooroo | 7 | - | - |
| goosed | 8 | - | - |
| gopaks | 13 | - | - |
| gopiks | 13 | - | - |
| gopura | 9 | - | - |
| gorals | 7 | - | - |
| goramy | 12 | - | - |
| gorger | 8 | someone who eats food rapidly and greedily | - |
| gorges | 8 | - | - |
| gorgia | 8 | - | - |
| gorgio | 8 | - | - |
| gorhen | 10 | - | - |
| gorier | 7 | - | - |
| gorily | 10 | - | - |
| gormed | 10 | - | - |
| gorped | 10 | - | - |
| gorses | 7 | - | - |
| goshts | 10 | - | - |
| goslet | 7 | - | - |
| gossan | 7 | - | - |
| gossed | 8 | - | - |
| gosses | 7 | - | - |
| gossib | 9 | - | - |
| goster | 7 | - | - |
| gotcha | 12 | - | - |
| gouged | 9 | - | - |
| gouges | 8 | - | - |
| goujon | 14 | large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw | - |
| gouras | 7 | - | - |
| gourde | 8 | the basic unit of money in Haiti | - |
| gourds | 8 | - | - |
| gourdy | 11 | - | - |
| gousty | 10 | - | - |
| goutte | 7 | - | - |
| gowans | 10 | - | - |
| gowany | 13 | - | - |
| gowder | 11 | - | - |
| gowfed | 14 | - | - |
| gowfer | 13 | - | - |
| gowlan | 10 | - | - |
| gowled | 11 | - | - |
| gowned | 11 | wearing a gown | beautifully gowned women |
| gowpen | 12 | - | - |
| goyish | 13 | - | - |
| goyles | 10 | - | - |
| gozzan | 25 | - | - |
| graals | 7 | - | - |
| graben | 9 | - | - |
| graced | 10 | - | - |
| grades | 8 | - | - |
| gradin | 8 | - | - |
| gradus | 8 | - | - |
| graffs | 13 | - | - |
| grafts | 10 | - | - |
| graile | 7 | - | - |
| grails | 7 | - | - |
| graine | 7 | - | - |
| graips | 9 | - | - |
| graith | 10 | - | - |
| grakle | 11 | - | - |
| gramas | 9 | - | - |
| grames | 9 | - | - |
| gramma | 11 | pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America | - |
| gramme | 11 | a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram | - |
| grampa | 11 | - | - |
| grampy | 14 | - | - |
| grands | 8 | - | - |
| grants | 7 | - | - |
| granum | 9 | - | - |
| graped | 10 | - | - |
| grapey | 12 | having a taste like that of grapes | a grapey wine |
| graphs | 12 | - | - |
| graple | 9 | - | - |
| grasps | 9 | - | - |
| graste | 7 | - | - |
| grates | 7 | - | - |
| graved | 11 | - | - |
| gravid | 11 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | - |
| gravis | 10 | - | - |
| grayed | 11 | - | - |
| grayer | 10 | - | - |
| grayle | 10 | - | - |
| grayly | 13 | having a grey appearance | - |
| grazes | 16 | - | - |
| gubbah | 14 | - | - |
| gyving | 14 | - | - |
| gyttja | 17 | - | - |
| gyrous | 10 | - | - |
| gyrose | 10 | - | - |
| gyrons | 10 | - | - |
| gyring | 11 | - | - |
| gyrene | 10 | - | - |
| gyrase | 10 | - | - |
| gyrant | 10 | - | - |
| gyppos | 14 | - | - |
| gyppie | 14 | - | - |
| gypper | 14 | - | - |
| gypped | 15 | - | - |
| gyozas | 19 | - | - |
| gynney | 13 | - | - |
| gynies | 10 | - | - |
| gynaes | 10 | - | - |
| gympie | 14 | - | - |
| gymped | 15 | - | - |
| gymnic | 14 | - | - |
| gymmal | 14 | - | - |
| gymbal | 14 | - | - |
| gylden | 11 | - | - |
| gyelds | 11 | - | - |
| gybing | 13 | - | - |
| gweduc | 13 | - | - |
| guyses | 10 | - | - |
| guyots | 10 | - | - |
| guyles | 10 | - | - |
| guyler | 10 | - | - |
| guyled | 11 | - | - |
| guying | 11 | - | - |
| gutzer | 16 | - | - |
| guttle | 7 | eat greedily | - |
| guttas | 7 | - | - |
| guttae | 7 | - | - |
| gutses | 7 | - | - |
| gutser | 7 | - | - |
| gutsed | 8 | - | - |
| gutrot | 7 | - | - |
| gutful | 10 | - | - |
| gustos | 7 | - | - |
| gustie | 7 | - | - |
| gusted | 8 | - | - |
| guslis | 7 | - | - |
| gusles | 7 | - | - |
| guslas | 7 | - | - |
| guslar | 7 | - | - |
| gushes | 10 | - | - |
| gushed | 11 | - | - |
| gurrah | 10 | - | - |
| gurnet | 7 | - | - |
| gurned | 8 | - | - |
| gurlet | 7 | - | - |
| gurled | 8 | - | - |
| gurjun | 14 | - | - |
| gurgly | 11 | - | - |
| gurges | 8 | - | - |
| gurged | 9 | - | - |
| gurami | 9 | - | - |
| guqins | 16 | - | - |
| gunyah | 13 | - | - |
| gunnen | 7 | - | - |
| gunnel | 7 | small eellike fishes common in shallow waters of the northern Atlantic | - |
| gunmen | 9 | - | - |
| gunked | 12 | - | - |
| gunite | 7 | a mixture of cement and sand and water that is sprayed on a surface under pneumatic pressure | - |
| gunges | 8 | - | - |
| gunged | 9 | - | - |
| gundog | 9 | - | - |
| gumped | 12 | - | - |
| gumnut | 9 | - | - |
| gummis | 11 | - | - |
| gummer | 11 | - | - |
| gummas | 11 | - | - |
| gumbos | 11 | - | - |
| gulphs | 12 | - | - |
| gulper | 9 | a drinker who swallows large amounts greedily | - |
| gulped | 10 | - | - |
| gulley | 10 | - | - |
| guller | 7 | - | - |
| gulled | 8 | - | - |
| gulfed | 11 | - | - |
| gulets | 7 | - | - |
| gulden | 8 | the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents | - |
| gulars | 7 | - | - |
| gulags | 8 | - | - |
| guizer | 16 | - | - |
| guises | 7 | - | - |
| guiser | 7 | - | - |
| guised | 8 | - | - |
| guiros | 7 | - | - |
| guinep | 9 | - | - |
| guimps | 11 | - | - |
| guimpe | 11 | a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit | - |
| guilts | 7 | - | - |
| guiles | 7 | - | - |
| guiler | 7 | - | - |
| guiled | 8 | - | - |
| guilds | 8 | - | - |
| guidon | 8 | - | - |
| guides | 8 | - | - |
| guglet | 8 | - | - |
| guggle | 9 | flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise | - |
| guffie | 13 | - | - |
| guests | 7 | - | - |
| guenon | 7 | small slender African monkey having long hind limbs and tail and long hair around the face | - |
| guddle | 9 | - | - |
| gubbed | 12 | - | - |
| griots | 7 | - | - |
| griesy | 10 | - | - |
| griffe | 13 | - | - |
| griffs | 13 | - | - |
| grifts | 10 | - | - |
| grigri | 8 | an African amulet | - |
| grikes | 11 | - | - |
| grills | 7 | - | - |
| grilse | 7 | - | - |
| grimed | 10 | - | - |
| grimes | 9 | - | - |
| grinch | 12 | - | - |
| grinds | 8 | - | - |
| gringa | 8 | - | - |
| griths | 10 | - | - |
Welcome to the vibrant world of six-letter words that begin with the letter "G"! This category of words is a dynamic blend of the familiar and the exotic, weaving through the tapestry of language with gusto. The letter "G," with its hard and soft pronunciations, sets the stage for a rich variety of sounds. Whether you're unraveling a tricky crossword or looking to impress in a word game, these words don't just fill spaces—they create intrigue. Let's dive into some captivating examples and explore how they shape our language.
About 6-letter words starting with G
The letter "G" is fascinating due to its dual identity in pronunciation. It can be a gentle giant when it sounds like "j" in "gentle" or a robust guardian as in "gallop." This versatility makes it a compelling player in English word formation, lending itself to a wide array of meanings and uses. In six-letter words, "G" often opens the door to adventure, taking us on linguistic journeys across genres, from the mundane to the magical.
Consider the word "giggle." Its playful repetition captures the essence of lighthearted laughter. Here, "G" starts with a hard sound, inviting readers to indulge in the cheerful rhythm of the word. Such words are not only essential for communication but also add an element of fun and spontaneity to language. They remind us that words are more than just letters on a page; they are expressions of emotion and personality.
Popular word examples
Here's a look at some popular six-letter words starting with G that you might come across in your daily adventures with the English language.
Garden
- Definition: A plot of ground where plants are cultivated.
- Example in a Sentence: "She spends her weekends tending to her beautiful garden."
- Fun Fact: The word "garden" comes from the Old English "geard," meaning enclosure or yard.
Grumpy
- Definition: Bad-tempered and irritable.
- Example in a Sentence: "He's always grumpy before his first cup of coffee."
- Fun Fact: "Grumpy" gained pop culture fame as one of the Seven Dwarfs in Snow White.
Gossip
- Definition: Casual or unconstrained conversation about others.
- Example in a Sentence: "The office was buzzing with gossip after the meeting."
- Fun Fact: Originally, "gossip" referred to a godparent or close friend, from the Old English "godsibb."
Giggle
- Definition: To laugh lightly in a silly way.
- Example in a Sentence: "The comedian's jokes made the audience giggle uncontrollably."
- Fun Fact: "Giggle" has been used in the English language since the 16th century.
Gadget
- Definition: A small mechanical or electronic device.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her kitchen is filled with every gadget imaginable."
- Fun Fact: The origin of "gadget" is unclear, but it gained popularity in the late 19th century.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, these six-letter words starting with G can help you rack up the points.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Glazed | 17 | Having a thin shiny coating. |
| Garble | 9 | To confuse or distort. |
| Grubby | 14 | Dirty or grimy. |
| Guzzle | 25 | To drink greedily or excessively. |
| Grinch | 12 | Someone who spoils the fun. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Though our focus is on six-letter words, here are five-letter words starting with G that Wordle players might find handy.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grate | To shred with a grater. |
| Gloom | Partial or total darkness. |
| Grace | Elegance or beauty of form. |
| Grind | To crush or pulverize. |
| Greet | To address with expressions of goodwill. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore some unusual or rare six-letter words starting with G that add a touch of uniqueness to your vocabulary.
Gaggle
- Definition: A group of geese.
- Interesting Fact: "Gaggle" is specific to geese on the ground, while in flight, they're known as a "skein."
- Example in a Sentence: "A gaggle of geese waddled across the field."
Gibber
- Definition: To speak rapidly and incoherently.
- Interesting Fact: The term originated in the 16th century, possibly mimicking nonsensical speech.
- Example in a Sentence: "The frightened man began to gibber as he tried to explain what happened."
Gloaming
- Definition: Twilight or dusk.
- Interesting Fact: The word has Old English origins, evoking a poetic sense of the time between day and night.
- Example in a Sentence: "They walked along the beach in the quiet gloaming."
Glitch
- Definition: A sudden, usually temporary malfunction.
- Interesting Fact: "Glitch" entered the English language via Yiddish and became popularized by early space missions.
- Example in a Sentence: "A glitch in the software caused the system to reboot."
Grotto
- Definition: A small picturesque cave.
- Interesting Fact: Often associated with scenic garden features or religious shrines.
- Example in a Sentence: "The grotto behind the waterfall was a hidden treasure."
Final words
From gardens to gadgets, the realm of six-letter words starting with G is filled with vibrant stories and intricate patterns of sounds. Whether you're learning new words, playing games, or simply enjoying the quirks of language, these words offer endless possibilities for expression and creativity. Let the "G" words guide your journey through the fascinating world of language!
