77 Words Starting With GH
The prefix GH appears in 77 words, from 3-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 13 entries. Average word length: 8.1 letters.
G has two distinct sounds — hard (go, get, give) and soft (gem, giant, gym). Hard G dominates in native English words; soft G often signals French or Latin origin.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with GH: GHETTOIZATIONS (27 pts), GHETTOIZATION (26 pts), GHETTOIZING (25 pts), GHETTOIZED (24 pts), GHETTOIZES (23 pts). The shortest is GHI (3 letters) and the longest is GHETTOIZATIONS (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in YO.
Notable words: GHAT — in India, a landing stage; a place for cremation [n].; GHAST — to frighten [v].; GHARRI — in India, a wheeled vehicle for hire [n].; GHARIAL — an Indian crocodile [n]. Browse words starting with PENTA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GH?
GHETTOIZATIONS scores 27 points. Runner-up: GHETTOIZATION at 26 points. See words ending in YER for more high-value options.
How many words start with GH?
Our dictionary has 77 words that start with GH. They range from 3 to 14 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (13).
What is the shortest word that starts with GH?
GHI at just 3 letters. It means: a variety of liquid butter [n].